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Japan Earthquake Live Updates: Japan quake toll rises to 55; many feared trapped in rubbles

Japan earthquake live updates: A series of powerful earthquakes hit western Japan, leaving at least 55 people dead and damaging buildings, vehicles and boats, with officials warning people in some areas on Tuesday to stay away from their homes because of a risk of more strong quakes. Rescue teams have been struggling with freezing temperatures to reach coastal areas where many are feared trapped under possibly thousands of destroyed homes.

Aftershocks continued to shake Ishikawa prefecture and nearby areas a day after a magnitude 7.6 temblor slammed the area on Monday afternoon.