Magnitude 7.1 quake in Japan leaves several injured
Summary
A strong magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck inland on Kyushu island in south-west Japan, causing several injuries and damage to buildings and roads. Authorities issued a short tsunami warning, evacuated over 150,000 people, and are preparing for possible aftershocks.Key Facts
- The earthquake hit Kumamoto City on Kyushu island at 16:27 local time.
- The quake's epicenter was shallow, about 10 km deep.
- More than 150,000 people were asked to move to evacuation shelters.
- Several buildings were damaged, including fires, cracked roads, and bridges.
- Around 50 people are in hospital, with about 10 injured in an elderly care home.
- Train services stopped and thousands of homes lost electricity.
- Emergency teams including Japan’s self-defence force, fire services, and coast guard are responding.
- Japan experiences about 1,500 earthquakes yearly and is located on the Pacific Ring of Fire.
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