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.
A magnitude 5.8–5.9 earthquake struck southern Ibaraki and rattled Tokyo, injuring dozens across five prefectures. Trains faced delays; Shinkansen service remains normal. Authorities set up a task force to assess damage as residents brace for possible aftershocks.