The death toll from the earthquake in Japan has risen to 30

As a result of a series of earthquakes in Japan's Ishikawa prefecture, the number of dead has increased to 30, NHK TV reports, citing local authorities.

Most of the dead, 15 people, are from the town of Wajima.

Dozens of people were injured as a result of the disaster. In addition, people are probably buried under the rubble of the destroyed buildings.

A series of strong earthquakes occurred in the western part of Japan yesterday. Ishikawa and Niigata prefectures were hit by about 30 earthquakes over a two-hour period, the strongest of which was a magnitude 7.6. Strong tremors were felt in Osaka, Kyoto and Tokyo.

According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, the Noto Peninsula region experienced the strongest earthquake since 1885.