Kumamoto City at a glance
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.