# Noto Peninsula earthquake (2024)

URL: https://history-japan.com/timeline/2024-noto-peninsula-earthquake
Location: Japan
Categories: main-event

A major earthquake struck the Noto Peninsula on 1 January. Building collapses, fires and damaged roads complicated rescue operations and displaced residents. Recovery was especially difficult for isolated and aging communities.

Ruler at the time: [Kishida Fumio](https://history-japan.com/rulers/kishida-fumio)

## Sources
- [en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2024_Noto_earthquake)