Japan Kumamoto earthquake: What happened, damage, victims, latest updates
Summary
A strong magnitude 6.8 earthquake hit Kumamoto prefecture on Japan’s Kyushu island, causing buildings to collapse, fires to start, and cutting power to many homes. Rescue teams are working as aftershocks continue, with at least one person confirmed dead and many others injured or missing.Key Facts
- The earthquake struck on Tuesday at 4:30 pm local time with an updated magnitude of 6.8.
- The epicenter was near the coastal city of Uto, about 48 km southwest of Kumamoto City.
- The quake caused widespread damage, including collapsed buildings, fires in Kumamoto City, and damaged roads.
- A shopping mall partially collapsed and later suffered a powerful explosion, trapping people inside.
- At least one person died, and around 50 people were reported wounded in hospitals.
- About 300,000 people were told to go to evacuation centers.
- Over 60 aftershocks have happened, with more expected, complicating rescue efforts.
- No problems were reported at the nearby Sendai Nuclear Power Plant after the quake.
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