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Strong Earthquakes Rattle Japan's Noto Peninsula

Recent quakes revive fears in a region still recovering from January's deadly disaster

  • A magnitude 5.9 quake struck the Noto Peninsula early Monday, followed by a 4.8 tremor.
  • Authorities confirmed no tsunami risk and no immediate reports of damage or injuries.
  • Public transportation and nuclear power plants in the area reported no significant disruptions.
  • Residents, still dealing with the aftermath of a January quake that killed 241, expressed renewed anxiety.
  • Over 100 businesses in Ishikawa Prefecture have closed due to ongoing quake damage and population decline.
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