Key Takeaways
- The death toll in Japan’s Noto quakes has surged to 161, with 103 residents unaccounted for.
- At least 565 people suffered injuries in the earthquake, according to national broadcaster NHK.
- The Noto quakes have caused widespread destruction and damage in Ishikawa prefecture.
Tokyo: The death toll has jumped to 161 in the central Japanese prefecture of Ishikawa as of 9 a.m. local time on Monday, after a series of earthquakes of up to 7.6 magnitude struck the prefecture and its vicinity, said local authorities.
At least 565 people suffered injuries. 103 residents are currently unaccounted for, according to national broadcaster NHK.
