Japan quake death toll rises to 92, missing 242

By Agence France-Presse

Jan 06, 2024 12:11 am

ANAMIZU, Japan: The death toll from a devastating earthquake in central Japan rose to 92 on Friday, regional authorities said, with the number of missing jumping to 242.

Two elderly women were pulled from the rubble, but hopes of finding other survivors faded as thousands of rescuers raced against the clock four days after the 7.5-magnitude quake on New Year's Day.

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