Powerful earthquakes leave at least 30 dead along Japan’s western coast

A burnt car and debris are seen at a marketplace after a fire following a strong earthquake in Wajima, Ishikawa prefecture, Japan (Kyodo News via AP)

At least 30 people are dead after a series of powerful earthquakes hit western Japan, with officials warning people in some areas on Tuesday to stay away from their homes because of a risk of more strong quakes.

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