WorldJapan: Powerful earthquake shakes Kumamoto, injuries reported

A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck Kumamoto Prefecture on Kyushu, triggering emergency warnings. A partially collapsed shopping mall in Kashima reportedly killed at least two women and trapped others. By Wednesday, 13 people had died and many remained missing, while more than 9,000 people were sheltering in evacuation centers. Power outages, fires and infrastructure damage were also reported; the tsunami threat later subsided.

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DDW★★★★★2026-07-28 10:21Original