Casualties and Damages

Death toll rises to 10,668 from quake, tsunami in Japan

(Xinhua)
Updated: 2011-03-27 16:40

TOKYO - The National Police Agency said on Sunday that the catastrophic earthquake and ensuing tsunami have left 10,668 people dead and 16,574 others unaccounted for in Japan by 15:00 pm local time (0600 GMT).

A 9.0-magnitude earthquake hit the Pacific coastal areas of northeastern and eastern Japan on March 11, triggering enormous tsunami.

Heavy casualties and extensive damage have been caused by the twin disasters.