Japan's west coast was struck by a powerful magnitude 7.5 earthquake on New Year's Day, leaving at least 62 people confirmed dead. The aftermath of the earthquake has been plagued by powerful aftershocks, causing further distress and trauma for the locals in Ishikawa Prefecture.
Survivors have been grappling with an ongoing series of intense aftershocks, preventing them from finding solace and rest. The continuous tremors serve as a cruel reminder of the initial quake, retriggering fear and anxiety. Residents have recounted their harrowing experiences, describing how each aftershock transports them back to the terrifying moments when they believed their lives, and those of their loved ones, were in imminent danger.
