Death toll of Japan earthquake rises to 48(1/4)

This aerial photo provided by Jiji Press shows damage in the city of Suzu,, Ishikawa prefecture on Jan. 2, 2024, a day after a major 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck the Noto region in Ishikawa prefecture. (Photo/Agencies)

Japanese rescuers battled against the clock and powerful aftershocks on Tuesday to find survivors of a major earthquake that struck on New Year's Day, killing at least 48 people and causing widespread destruction.

This aerial photo provided by Jiji Press shows capsized boats and others left onshore at the fishing port in the city of Suzu, Ishikawa prefecture on Jan. 2, 2024, a day after a major 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck the Noto region in Ishikawa prefecture. (Photo/Agencies)

This aerial photo provided by Jiji Press shows smoke rising from a house fire (top R) along with other damage along the coast in the town of Noto, Ishikawa prefecture on Jan. 2, 2024, a day after a major 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck the Noto region in Ishikawa prefecture. (Photo/Agencies)

An aerial photo shows letters shaping "SOS" at a parking lot in Suzu town, Ishikawa Prefecture on Jan. 2, 2024, a day after a major 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck the Noto region in Ishikawa prefecture. (Photo/Agencies) Japanese rescuers battled against the clock and powerful aftershocks on Tuesday to find survivors of a major earthquake that struck on New Year's Day, killing at least 48 people and causing widespread destruction.