Multiple Deaths Reported Following Powerful Earthquake in Japan | VOA News

Videos capture the moment a series of major earthquakes rocked Japan's western coastline Monday afternoon. The largest quake had a magnitude of 7.6, started a fire and collapsed buildings on the west coast of Japan's main island, Honshu.

Four people have been confirmed dead from the powerful earthquake. At least six homes were damaged by the quakes, with people trapped inside, government spokesperson Yoshimasa Hayashi said. A fire broke out in the city of Wajima, Ishikawa Prefecture, and electricity was out for more than 30,000 households, he said.