A 6.8-magnitude earthquake rocked Japan's northwest coast on Monday, reportedly killing at least four people. The quake injured more than 400 people, flattened hundreds of buildings and triggered a fire at a nuclear power plant.
Two women in Kashiwazaki died, an official at Kashiwazaki Central Hospital said on condition of anonymity, citing hospital protocol. NHK reported later reported that an additional two people had died. (AP)