Earthquake strikes Kumamoto prefecture in Japan
A 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck Japan's Kumamoto prefecture, trapping multiple people in a shopping center and causing widespread damage. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi reported injuries, power outages, fires, and structural damage including collapsed buildings and damaged infrastructure. The situation is ongoing as authorities continue to assess casualties and damage in an area previously devastated by a major earthquake a decade ago.
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Multiple people trapped inside shopping centre in Japan after earthquake – live updates
A 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck Japan's Kumamoto prefecture, trapping multiple people in a shopping center and causing widespread damage. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi reported injuries, power outages, fires, and structural damage including collapsed buildings and damaged infrastructure. The situation is ongoing as authorities continue to assess casualties and damage in an area previously devastated by a major earthquake a decade ago.
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