# japan earthquake 2024

USGS (@USGS) on X » 2024 began with a major #earthquake in Japan, could a similar thing happen here? Our updated National Seismic Hazard Model shows what parts of the U.S. could experience damaging earthquakes. What’s the #earthquake hazard where you live? https://t.co/JGt31QkxxU Twitter.com

Statement from President Joe Biden on the Earthquake in Japan | The White House » Jill and I are praying for the people of Japan who have been impacted by the terrible earthquake. My administration is in touch with Japanese officials, and the United States stands ready to provide any necessary assistance for the Japanese people. As close Allies, the United States and Japan share a deep bond of friendship that… Whitehouse.gov

US military tapped to help with Japanese earthquake response, ambassador says » U.S. forces are readying logistical support, food and other supplies to help bring aid to areas of western Japan that were devastated by a deadly 7.6 magnitude earthquake on New Year’s Day, U.S. Ambassador to Japan Rahm Emanuel said Friday. Stripes.com

2024 Japan Earthquake - Center for Disaster Philanthropy » Updates on the 2024 Japan Earthquake, the impact on communities, critical needs, and how donors can support recovery. Disasterphilanthropy.org

Powerful quake rocks Japan, nearly 100,000 residents ordered to evacuate » It was the strongest quake in the region in more than four decades, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. Houses were destroyed, fires broke out and army personnel were dispatched to help with rescue operations. Reuters.com

Map: Earthquake Strikes Japan » View the location of the quake’s epicenter and shake area. Nytimes.com

X Kicked Off 2024 by Screwing Up During Japan's Earthquake Emergency » As misinformation proliferated on X thanks to verified users, a massive account sharing accurate information hit its Musk-imposed posting limit. Vice.com

Posts falsely portray old Japan mudslide clips as aftermath of 2024 quake » After a 7.5-magnitude earthquake rattled Japan's western coast on January 1, 2024 and triggered tsunami waves more than a metre high, an old video of a mudslide sweeping away buildings has been falsely linked to the disaster on social media. In reality, the incident shown in the footage happened in Japan's eastern coastal city of Atami in July 2021 after days of heavy rain. Factcheck.afp.com

USGS Earthquakes (@USGS_Quakes) on X » As 2024 begins, our 💔s go out to those affected by Japan’s M7.5 quake. Despite Japan’s active plate boundaries, large quakes on the west coast of Honshu are rarer than the east coast. Since 1970, no M7+ quakes are on record within 155 mi/250 km of today’s quake. Twitter.com

 Japan’s latest earthquake could’ve been much worse, a Northeastern expert says, but the country spends money to ‘keep people safe’ » Japan's latest earthquake could’ve been much worse if it wasn't for the country's innovative emergency preparations, says Northeastern expert. News.northeastern.edu