Multiple deaths in Japan mall collapse after 7.1-magnitude earthquake
Summary
A strong earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.1 struck southwestern Japan near Kashima town, causing the collapse of a floor in the Aeon shopping mall. Many people died or were trapped inside, and emergency services are responding to rescue victims. The quake also caused injuries, damaged houses, and disrupted train services, but there were no reports of issues at nearby nuclear power plants.Key Facts
- The earthquake struck Kumamoto Prefecture on Japan’s southern island of Kyushu.
- The Aeon shopping mall’s second floor collapsed, trapping many people inside.
- At least 50 people were taken to hospitals with injuries.
- Twelve houses collapsed, with several people trapped inside.
- A tsunami advisory was issued but later lifted, with no widespread tsunami threat.
- Train services, including the high-speed Shinkansen, were suspended after the quake.
- There were no irregularities reported at the Sendai and Genkai nuclear power stations.
- Japan experiences frequent earthquakes and is located on the Pacific "Ring of Fire," a region active with earthquakes and volcanoes.
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