Japan earthquake: What we know so far

Japan is reeling from a major 7.1 earthquake that hit Kyushu island. Here is what we know so far.

What to Know About the Kumamoto Earthquake in Japan

At least one person who was found in a collapsed house was killed, and about 50 others were injured on Tuesday in the southwestern prefecture of Kumamoto.

By Johnny Diaz

Japan earthquake injures 50 and traps ‘many people’ inside shopping mall

Deaths expected as Kumamoto shook by 6.8-magnitude quake, knocking out power and damaging buildings A 6.8-magnitude earthquake has shaken south Japan, leaving at least 50 people injured, with some trapped and presumed dead inside a partly collapsed shopping mall. The earthquake hit the Kumamoto prefecture on the southern Kyushu island late on Tuesday afternoon, knocking out power to thousands of homes and damaging roads, bridges and buildings. Continue reading...

By Rachel Hall

A strong earthquake shakes part of southern Japan but no tsunami detected

The quake shook Kumamoto, on Japan's southern main island of Kyushu, late Tuesday afternoon local time, causing damage and injuries.

By The Associated Press

Japan Kumamoto earthquake: What happened, damage, victims, latest updates

A magnitude 6.8 earthquake struck Japan's Kyushu island, causing building collapses, fires and widespread damage.

Japan: Strong earthquake hits Kumamoto, several dead

Dozens of people were hospitalized after the earthquake hit southern Japan. According to media reports, at least two women were killed after a shopping mall partially collapsed in the town of Kashima.

‘I was quite scared’: Hongkonger in Japan’s quake-hit Kumamoto describes shock

A Hongkonger has described being “quite scared” as a 7.1-magnitude quake shook Japan’s southern Kumamoto prefecture where she and her boyfriend were travelling, while the city’s travel authority confirmed that about 200 members of tour groups visiting the region were all safe. Leon Chan, 18, recounted to the South China Morning Post that she and her boyfriend had just got off a bus on the west side of Kumamoto city when the quake hit on Tuesday afternoon. The epicentre was about 20km (12.4...

By Lo Hoi-ying

Powerful quake hits southern Japan

"Many people" were feared trapped in a stricken shopping mall in Japan late on Tuesday, authorities said, after a major earthquake toppled buildings, sparked fires and reportedly injured more than 100.

By FRANCE24

Numerous people trapped in a shopping mall following powerful earthquake in Japan

Fuji TV reports that there are several fatalities. The earthquake has left at least 50 people injured in the southern prefecture of Kumamoto and 300,000 people have been instructed to go to evacuation centers

By Gonzalo Robledo

Japan earthquake: Aerial footage captures collapsed building, 400-year-old castle in ruins

Japan quake kills at least two after building explosion

A 7.1-magnitude earthquake hit Japan's southern Kumamoto Prefecture, killing at least two people after an ⁠explosion tore through a shopping mall and another in a building collapse, while knocking out power to thousands of homes and rupturing roads across the region.

Dozens Feared Trapped As Mall Collapses After Strong Japan Earthquake

The strongest impact was felt in the Kumamoto region on Kyushu island, where the 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA).

Two dead in shopping mall hit by Japan quake

Japan quake kills at least 3 after mall blast and building collapse in Kumamoto

Authorities respond to multiple incidents of buildings collapsing or catching fire. Some roads are badly damaged, and rail services are suspended and flights grounded.

By Reuters

2 dead at quake-hit Kumamoto Pref. shopping mall after blast

Two women were confirmed dead and one woman was found unresponsive, local authorities said Wednesday, hours after an explosion rocked a shopping mall on Japan's southwestern main island of Kyushu following a powerful magnitude-7.1 earthquake.

Japan Rocked By Major 7.1 Magnitude Earthquake

Japan was rocked by a massive earthquake Tuesday, creating a path of destruction that trapped multiple people inside a mall. The visuals from the aftermath of the magnitude 7.1 quake are terrifying ... buildings are on fire, bridges are collapsed,…

By TMZ Staff

Death toll from rains, flash floods rises to 110 across Pakistan

At least 360 people injured, nearly 800 houses damaged since June 26

By Anadolu Agency

Abiodun orders probe into Ajuwon building collapse, warns against violating regulations

The building, which collapsed on Monday afternoon following a severe thunderstorm, claimed one life, while several occupants narrowly escaped The post Abiodun orders probe into Ajuwon building collapse, warns against violating regulations appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

By Press Release

Dozens feared trapped in quake-hit Japan mall

Dozens of people were feared trapped in a shopping mall in Japan on Tuesday after a major earthquake toppled buildings, sparked fires and reportedly killed one person and injured more than 100.

Abiodun orders probe into Ogun building collapse

Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun orders a probe into the Ajuwon building collapse that killed three. Investigations will determine the cause and prosecute Read More: https://punchng.com/abiodun-orders-probe-into-ogun-building-collapse/

By Punch Newspapers

Abiodun orders investigation as one dies in Ogun building collapse

Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has ordered a comprehensive technical investigation into the collapse of a two-storey building at Baale Road, Ajuwon, in Ifo Local Government Area, which claimed one life and left several others traumatised. The post Abiodun orders investigation as one dies in Ogun building collapse appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Emmanuel Okogba

Southern Japan earthquake traps people in collapsed shopping mall

Rescue teams searched through a damaged shopping centre and an industrial site in southern Japan on Tuesday after a major earthquake struck Kumamoto prefecture, leaving people missing, injuring dozens and forcing about 300,000 residents towards evacuation centres. The tremor hit inland on Kyushu island at 4.27pm local time, close to the city of Uki and about 20 kilometres south of Kumamoto city.