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.
Japan earthquake injures 50, traps people in collapsed shopping mall
UKPulse News DeskA 6.8-magnitude earthquake has shaken south Japan, leaving at least 50 people injured and trapping some inside a partly collapsed shopping mall.
- A 6.8-magnitude earthquake has hit the Kumamoto prefecture in south Japan.
- At least 50 people have been injured, with some trapped inside a partly collapsed shopping mall.
- The earthquake has knocked out power to thousands of homes and damaged roads, bridges, and buildings.
Why this matters: Japan is one of the world's most earthquake-prone countries, with a tremor occurring at least every five minutes.
What this means for you: If you have family or friends in Japan, check on their safety and follow evacuation instructions if necessary.