People trapped inside Japan shopping centre after earthquake

Some reports say there was an explosion at the Aeon Mall in Kumamoto, following the magnitude 7.1 earthquake which injured several people.

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Powerful earthquake hits Japan’s southern Kumamoto prefecture

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Powerful earthquake strikes southern Japan, causing destruction

There are reports of at least 50 people injured along with collapsed buildings and damaged roads following the powerful 7.1-magnitude quake on the southwestern island of Kyushu.

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Japan tsunami alert lifted hours after 7.1-magnitude earthquake

Tens of thousands of households have no power, with authorities reporting injuries, collapsed buildings and fires after an earthquake shook the southwestern part of the country.

Moment 7.1-magnitude earthquake rocks southern Japan

A magnitude 7.1 earthquake has hit Kumamoto on Japan's southern island of Kyushu.

Japan earthquake: Multiple people trapped, others feared dead in partial mall collapse

<img src='https://i.cbc.ca/ais/aa72921b-87c8-4962-bae5-60e12f0a5ece,1785243567166/full/max/0/default.jpg?im=Crop%2Crect%3D%280%2C205%2C3968%2C2232%29%3BResize%3D%28620%29' alt='A mall damaged by an earthquake' width='620' height='349' title='An aerial view shows the damaged Aeon Mall shopping centre, where, according to local media, an explosion occurred after an earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.1 struck Japan&apos;s southern Kumamoto prefecture, in Kashima Town, Kumamoto Prefectu...

Major quake in southern Japan knocks out power, disrupts transport

An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.1 struck Japan's southern Kumamoto prefecture on Tuesday.

Japan: Strong earthquake hits Kumamoto, many feared dead

Dozens of people were hospitalized after the earthquake hit southern Japan. According to media reports, many are feared dead after a shopping mall partially collapsed in the town of Kahima.

Strong quake hits southern Japan, tsunami alert issued

A strong 7.1-magnitude earthquake hit southern Japan on Tuesday, the Japan Meteorological Agency said, issuing a tsunami alert. The tremor also measured at the highest possible level seven on Japan’s own Shindo scale of shaking, the agency said. More to come …

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Japan hit by 7.1-magnitude earthquake

Japanese media is reporting that there are a number of casualties following the 7.1 magnitude earthquake in Japan. Authorities have said people are trapped in a shopping mall after its second floor collapsed, including casualties. Rescue efforts are ongoing.

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Japan earthquake triggers blast in mall, several feared dead, trapped

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A 7.1-magnitude earthquake in Japan's Kumamoto prefecture caused widespread power outages, road damage, and casualties

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Earthquake traps dozens inside collapsed Japanese shopping centre

At a shindo 7, the shaking is so extreme that it is impossible to remain standing and people are often flung into the air.

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Japan registers magnitude 7.1 earthquake, government issues tsunami warning

The Japanese government issued emergency earthquake warnings for Kumamoto, Nagasaki, Kagoshima, Fukuoka, Saga, Oita, and Miyazaki prefectures, all on Japan's southern Kyushu island.

Tsunami warnings issued for southern Japan after major earthquake

Thousands of homes are without power, and a tsunami warning was issued after an earthquake shook Japan's southern Kyushu island.

Japan quake injures at least 50, disrupts power and travel

A major earthquake rocked Japan’s southern Kumamoto prefecture on Tuesday, knocking out power to thousands of homes, rupturing roads and injuring at least 50 people. Speaking to reporters at her office in Tokyo, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said the full extent of casualties and damage from the 7.1 magnitude quake was still being assessed. […]

Major earthquake hits Japan's Kyushu region; PM says injuries reported, buildings collapsed

An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.1 struck ​Japan’s southern Kumamoto prefecture on Tuesday, knocking out power to thousands ‌of homes, stopping rail services and triggering warnings for tsunamis and aftershocks. Companies including Sony and TSMC, the world’s largest contract chipmaker, have plants ​in the area of the quake. A Sony spokesperson ​said the company was checking the situation. TSMC did ⁠not immediately respond to a request for comment. The Japanese government ​issue...

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Strong 7.1-Magnitude Earthquake Hits Southern Japan, Tsunami Alert Issued

A tsunami warning for a wave measuring 1 metre (3.28 ft) was issued after the earthquake

Tsunami alert issued after magnitude 7.1 quake strikes Kumamoto

The quake registered up to shindo 7, the highest level on the Japanese seismic intensity scale.

'Many' people trapped inside shopping centre in southern Japan after earthquake

The quake had a magnitude of 7.1, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency, but reached the highest possible level of seven on Japan’s Shindo scale.

Magnitude 7.1 earthquake hits Japan’s Kyushu region, JMA says

The Japanese government issues emergency earthquake warnings for Kumamoto, Nagasaki, Kagoshima, Fukuoka, Saga, Oita, and Miyazaki prefectures, all on Japan's southern Kyushu island

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7.1 earthquake strikes Japan’s Kyushu region

TOKYO - An earthquake with a ​preliminary magnitude of 7.1 struck Kumamoto prefecture in southern Japan on Tuesday, knocking out power to thousands of homes, stopping rail services and triggering warnings for tsunamis and aftershocks.

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Multiple deaths feared, dozens missing in powerful Japan quake

Multiple people were feared dead when a 7.1-magnitude earthquake hit Japan's southern Kumamoto prefecture Tuesday. The quake also knocked out power to thousands ⁠of homes, ru...

Japan issues tsunami alert after 7.1-magnitude quake

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Magnitude 7.1 earthquake strikes Japan, leaving 50 injured and several people missing

Rescue teams are searching for four people trapped under collapsed buildings and nine others unaccounted for, as aftershocks continue to shake Kyushu following a one-metre tsunami advisory issued across seven southern prefectures, while officials assess The post Magnitude 7.1 earthquake strikes Japan, leaving 50 injured and several people missing appeared first on ProtoThema English.

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