Mall Collapses in Japan After 7.1-magnitude Earthquake With People Trapped
Summary
A 7.1-magnitude earthquake hit Kumamoto on Japan’s Kyushu island, causing part of a shopping mall to collapse and trapping people inside. Officials reported injuries, damage to buildings and infrastructure, and power outages but no confirmed deaths so far.Key Facts
- The earthquake measured 7.1 in magnitude and struck Kumamoto in southern Japan.
- Aeon Mall Kumamoto partially collapsed, with the second floor falling and people trapped inside.
- Customers were evacuated from the mall after an explosion was reported.
- There have been reports of injuries, damage to roads, bridges, and buildings, as well as blackouts and fires.
- Japan’s government set up a task force to assess damage and coordinate rescue efforts.
- The Prime Minister warned people to stay alert for further earthquakes and to be careful with fire and broken glass.
- Japan experiences about 1,500 earthquakes annually.
- A deadly earthquake also hit Kumamoto in 2016, causing many deaths and property damage.
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