‘The shaking was terrifying’: stories of survival and loss emerge after Japan earthquake
Summary
A 6.8-magnitude earthquake hit the southern Japanese island of Kyushu, causing buildings to collapse and leading to at least 13 deaths and many injuries. Rescue teams are continuing efforts to find survivors, while residents face challenges like aftershocks and heat during evacuation.Key Facts
- The earthquake struck near the town of Hikawa, close to the epicenter.
- At least 13 people have died and hundreds were injured.
- Many people spent the night outside their homes due to fear of aftershocks.
- Rescue workers pulled survivors from collapsed houses, including one man who was bleeding from his head.
- A gas explosion at the Kumamoto Aeon mall, possibly caused by the quake, injured several employees and left some missing.
- Temperatures reached 35°C, raising concerns about heatstroke for evacuees sleeping in cars.
- The quake was strong enough to rank 7 on the Japanese shindo scale, meaning very severe shaking.
- The area is still recovering from a deadly 2016 earthquake that had similar severe impacts.
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