Japan’s nuclear-safety watchdog under the Environment Ministry
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.