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Noto: earthquake, tsunami warnings and later floods

Follow the New Year earthquake and the later heavy rain that struck the recovering region. These are separate hazards; the timeline does not suggest that the earthquake caused the rainfall.

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Reviewed 9/21/2026

January-September 2024, retained as background for the region's recovery. Damage totals and later recovery outcomes are outside this collection.

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Recorded event

Magnitude 7.6 earthquake strikes Noto

A magnitude 7.6 earthquake struck the Noto region, reaching the maximum Japanese seismic intensity of 7.

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Magnitude and local shaking intensity measure different things. The figures follow JMA's record.

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Tsunami warnings and advisories are lifted

JMA lifted all tsunami warnings and advisories at 10 a.m. on January 2 after the previous day's earthquake.

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Lifting tsunami alerts did not remove earthquake damage or the need for aftershock precautions.

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Heavy rain hits communities still recovering

Heavy rain brought flooding and landslides to Noto, and JMA issued its highest-level heavy-rain alert for affected cities.

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The affected area was still recovering from January's earthquake, compounding the recovery challenge.

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Through 9/21/2024

January-September 2024, retained as background for the region's recovery. Damage totals and later recovery outcomes are outside this collection.