Japan’s paper maker in a quake-hardened region
A powerful earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.1 strikes Kumamoto on Kyushu island, triggering evacuations, power outages, and aftershocks. Officials warn of further quakes and landslides as rescue teams assess damage and aid workers mobilize.
A magnitude-7.1 earthquake has struck Kumamoto on Kyushu, triggering an explosion at Aeon Mall Kumamoto and damaging infrastructure. Authorities report people trapped and several evacuations at industrial sites; power outages are widespread. Government declares emergency team response and warns of aftershocks for about a week.