Greece has expressed its sympathies to Japan’s government and people following the catastrophic earthquake that struck the nation on New Year’s Day.
According to Ekathimerini, the earthquake had a preliminary magnitude of 7.6 in Japan’s west coast; destroying roads, buildings, and cutting power to tens of thousands of homes.
Greece’s Foreign Ministry shared its condolences to the Japanese people in a statement posted on X.
Aftershocks and tsunami waves continued to shake Ishikawa prefecture and nearby areas including the city of Suzu a day after.
“The situation is catastrophic,” Suzu Mayor Masuhiro Izumiya said.
The death toll following the earthquake has now risen to 55, as reported by ABC News.
Source: Ekathimerini and ABC News.
