Japan’s Kyushu capital at the heart of a quake-disrupted region
A powerful earthquake on Kyushu’s Kumamoto prefecture has injured dozens and damaged infrastructure. A mall explosion is being investigated. Authorities have ordered evacuation centres for around 300,000 residents and are monitoring aftershocks.
A magnitude 7.1 earthquake strikes Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan, knocking out power for tens of thousands, suspending rail services, and prompting tsunami warnings. Authorities report injuries and structural damage as emergency responses unfold and assessments continue.
A magnitude-7.1 earthquake in Kumamoto has disrupted semiconductor and automotive production, prompting shutdowns at major plants, evacuations, and widespread power and transportation outages. Authorities report casualties and ongoing aftershocks as emergency services coordinate rescue and stabilization efforts.
A major earthquake has struck Kyushu, Japan, triggering a collapse at a shopping mall and a mill chimney, with dozens dead or missing. Power and water outages affect tens of thousands as temperatures rise. Rescuers are racing to reach survivors amid aftershocks and ongoing heat.
The Kumamoto earthquake has left at least 13 dead and thousands displaced. Rescue teams face sweltering heat and power cuts as evacuation centers struggle to keep residents cool and hydrated. Authorities confirm ongoing aftershocks and intensified relief efforts as water and fuel shortages complicate response.
A magnitude 7.1 quake has left Kumamoto in tatters. Officials report 38 deaths, thousands without water and power, and more than 8,500 people in crowded shelters. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has visited the area as rescue and relief efforts continue amid extreme July heat.
Honda has reported a healthy first-quarter profit and higher sales, driven by strong motorcycle demand in Brazil and India and improved performance in the U.S. and Japan. The company has raised its full-year profit forecast, even as it faces uncertainty from EV costs and external factors such as currency moves and a Kumamoto earthquake.