At least 48 people were killed in a series of earthquakes that struck central Japan on New Year's Day, authorities said on Tuesday (Jan 2). The earthquake triggered tsunami waves of over a metre high and sparked a major fire which wreaked destruction overnight and damaged homes.

Japan earthquake death toll rises to 48, as 120 people wait to get rescued

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Japan earthquake death toll rises to 48, as 120 people wait to get rescued