62 dead in Japan quake, rescue efforts continue

62 people confirmed dead in the magnitude-7.6 earthquake that struck Ishikawa prefecture in central Japan on Monday afternoon, as rescuers raced to find survivors amid continuing aftershocks on Tuesday.

About 33,900 homes in Ishikawa are suffering power and water outages. It's feared many are trapped under collapsed houses. Thousands of people in affected prefectures are also still sheltering at evacuation centers. Officials are urging people to recognize the potential for earthquakes with an intensity of 7 on the Japanese scale over the next 7 days or so.