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Rescue workers and canine units are urgently sifting through rubble in the winter cold in what the prime minister called a race against time after powerful earthquakes in western Japan left at least 62 people dead and dozens believed trapped under collapsed buildings

At least 30 people have been killed in Ishikawa while many people are believed to be trapped under rubble.

The toll from the series of earthquakes that jolted Japan on New Year's Day rose to 48 on Tuesday, with several more injured, NHK World reported. Read further on Dynamite News:

Six coastguards were on plane, which was delivering earthquake relief supplies, which hit Japan Airlines plane at Haneda airport

The country is hit by quakes regularly as it sits on top of three tectonic plates.

AT least 30 people are dead after a series of powerful earthquakes hit western Japan, with officials warning people in some areas on Tuesday to stay…

A series of powerful earthquakes that hit western Japan left at least 62 people dead Wednesday, as rescue workers fought to save those feared trapped under the rubble of collapsed buildings.

Learn from the witty and informative seismologist, Maureen Long, as she shares insights on the recent earthquake in Japan and the potential aftershocks and...

A series of powerful earthquakes has hit western Japan, leaving at least four people dead and damaging buildings, vehicles and boats

Japan issues tsunami warnings as powerful earthquakes rock the Sea of Japan. Dramatic footage shows homes collapsing, while authorities assure no nuclear l...

Tsunami waves over a metre high hit central Japan on Monday after a series of powerful earthquakes that damaged homes, closed highways and prompted authorities to urge people to run to higher ground.