Southwest Japan earthquakes kill 13
A 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck the city of Kumamoto on Kyushu Island in southwestern Japan, resulting in the deaths of 13 people and injuring many others, along with the destruction of parts of the infrastructure. The earthquake also caused an explosion at a shopping center in Kashima, leading to fatalities and injuries. As a precaution, Shinkansen train services have been suspended until the safety of the tracks and bridges can be assessed. Authorities warn of the potential formation of tsunamis along the region's coastlines, amid Japan's ongoing vulnerability to earthquakes due to its location in the Pacific "Ring of Fire."
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