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Japan earthquake: 155 jolts recorded, 30 dead; tsunami warnings lifted

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Japan has witnessed at least 155 earthquakes since Monday, including a powerful 7.6-magnitude quake in Ishikawa, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA). Most of these quakes were above magnitude 3 on the Richter scale. Nearly 30 people have died due to the devastating temblors, with significant damage to buildings and infrastructure. Meanwhile, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said authorities were in a "race against time" to save victims as the country deals with "numerous casualties, building collapses, and fires."