Kumamoto prefecture

A conspiracy theory claiming the recent magnitude 7.1 earthquake in Kumamoto prefecture, Japan, was man-made has gained traction online. A social media user previously linked to false earthquake claims posted that the seismic activity was an explosion, with the post reaching 3 million views. Experts have dismissed the theory as impractical in technological, financial, and practical terms.

Japan's prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, visited Kumamoto prefecture following a magnitude 7.1 earthquake that killed 38 people, including one who died of heatstroke while sheltering in a car. Recovery efforts are hindered by high temperatures and limited water supplies.

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi visited Kumamoto Prefecture in Japan following a magnitude 7.1 earthquake that killed 38 people. The cleanup faced challenges due to intense heat, with over 46,000 households without water and temporary housing construction underway.

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi visited Kumamoto Prefecture in Japan after a magnitude 7.1 earthquake caused 38 deaths and widespread damage. Residents face challenges including water shortages and extreme heat, with over 46,000 households without water and 8,500 people in emergency shelters. A mall explosion linked to a gas leak killed two employees, and criticism arose over the prime minister's visit to a well-equipped shelter.

Two women died in an explosion at an Aeon shopping centre in Japan’s Kumamoto prefecture after an earthquake. Their employer, Habita, instructed them to return inside to secure sales proceeds in a safe. Company executives apologized to one victim’s family and provided a written account of events.

An elderly woman in her seventies died of heatstroke after sheltering in a car during extreme heat in Kumamoto prefecture, raising the earthquake's death toll to 36. The magnitude 7.1 quake struck Japan's southwestern region last week, with ongoing concerns about heat-related illnesses.

An elderly woman in her 70s with apparent heat stroke was found dead in a car in Kumamoto, Japan, raising the earthquake death toll to 36. The region faces extreme heat and challenges including fuel shortages, water scarcity, and overcrowded evacuation shelters.

Japan ended a dayslong search-and-rescue operation at the collapsed Aeon Mall in Kashima, Kumamoto Prefecture, after a 7.1-magnitude earthquake killed 34 people. The mall's collapse, caused by a gas leak explosion, trapped employees, with five rescued and seven bodies recovered. Rescue efforts concluded as all missing were accounted for, but challenges like water shortages and extreme heat persist.

Japan ended a multi-day search-and-rescue operation at a collapsed Aeon Mall in Kashima, Kumamoto Prefecture, after a magnitude 7.1 earthquake killed 34 people. Five were rescued and seven bodies recovered over five days, with officials confirming all missing individuals accounted for. The mall collapse followed an explosion likely caused by a gas leak, and ongoing challenges include water shortages, heatwaves, and damaged infrastructure.

The death toll from a magnitude 7.1 earthquake in southwestern Japan's Kumamoto Prefecture has risen to 34, with rescuers searching the collapsed Aeon Mall Kumamoto. The quake, which struck Kyushu on Tuesday, caused an explosion at the mall, toppled a factory chimney, and flattened homes, leaving over 80 injured.

A 7.1-magnitude earthquake in southern Japan caused significant damage in Yatsushiro, leaving many households without water or power amid extreme summer heat, raising concerns about heatstroke. At least 17 people were killed, and town official Akio Matsushita highlighted the risks posed by the lack of utilities.

The death toll from a magnitude 6.8 earthquake in Japan's Kumamoto prefecture has risen to 23, with at least 62 injured. Soldiers and emergency workers are searching through damaged structures, including a shopping mall and collapsed houses, for survivors amid challenges from aftershocks and heat.

A magnitude 7.1 earthquake in southwestern Japan caused an explosion at AEON Mall, killing 23 people and injuring 63. Rescue efforts continue in Kumamoto Prefecture as hope for finding survivors dwindles.

The Kumamoto prefecture reported that the death toll from an earthquake in southwestern Japan has risen to 23. The update was provided by local authorities in the region.

A 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck Japan’s Kumamoto Prefecture, causing damaged roads and widespread destruction. The quake disrupted power for thousands of homes and led to warnings about potential aftershocks and landslides.

A 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck southern Japan, killing at least 13 people and causing infrastructure damage. Rescuers pulled eight survivors from a partially collapsed Aeon Mall in Kumamoto, where three died and four workers remain missing. Authorities investigate a possible gas explosion at the mall as part of recovery efforts involving over 4,500 soldiers.

At least 13 people were killed in a magnitude-7.1 earthquake in Japan's Kumamoto prefecture, with rescuers searching for others trapped in rubble. The Yatsushiro Shrine, a historic building, was among those damaged by the quake.

A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck Japan's southern Kumamoto prefecture, killing at least 13 people and collapsing the worship hall of Yatsushiro Shrine. Rescuers are searching for survivors in the affected area.

A powerful earthquake in Japan's Kumamoto prefecture has killed at least 13 people, prompting warnings from official Takaichi about the urgency to rescue survivors.

A 6.8 magnitude earthquake struck southern Japan's Kyushu island, registering a maximum 7 on the Japanese shindo intensity scale. The quake killed at least five people, left nine missing, injured hundreds, and caused widespread power and water outages, prompting military mobilization for rescue efforts.

A deadly earthquake struck southern Japan's Kumamoto Prefecture, prompting around-the-clock rescue efforts. The disaster has caused widespread devastation, with ongoing operations to locate survivors.

A deadly earthquake struck southern Japan's Kumamoto Prefecture, prompting around-the-clock rescue efforts. The event is described as devastating, with ongoing operations to address the aftermath.

A 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck Kyushu island in Japan, causing structural collapses at a shopping center and paper factory, resulting in injuries, missing persons, and evacuations. Tsunami advisories were issued but lifted, while businesses like Toyota and Honda suspended operations for safety assessments.

A Hongkonger in Japan's Kumamoto prefecture described being 'quite scared' during a 7.1-magnitude earthquake. The city's travel authority confirmed the safety of about 200 tour group members in the region. Leon Chan, 18, recounted the experience to the South China Morning Post.

An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.1 struck Kumamoto prefecture in Japan, causing power outages for 48,000 homes, suspending railway services including bullet trains, and shutting down Kumamoto airport. Multiple people were trapped inside a shopping centre as a result of the quake.

A powerful earthquake struck Japan’s southern Kumamoto prefecture, causing buildings and bridges to collapse and a blast at a shopping centre. Chipmaker TSMC evacuated workers from a plant in response.

A 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck Japan's Kumamoto prefecture, causing injuries, building collapses, power outages, and triggering tsunami warnings. Companies like Sony and TSMC operate in the region, while the Japanese government issued emergency warnings for multiple southern prefectures.

A major earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.1 struck Japan’s southern Kumamoto Prefecture, prompting tsunami warnings in the region. The Japan Meteorological Agency reported the quake occurred at a depth of 10 kilometers.

An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.1 struck Japan's southern Kumamoto prefecture, causing power outages, halted rail services, and triggering tsunami and aftershock warnings.