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Japan hits by earthquake, casualties reported
A powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 7.1 struck the Kumamoto region on Kyushu Island in southwestern Japan, resulting in 13 deaths and dozens of injuries. Widespread damage occurred to buildings and infrastructure. The earthquake caused a part of the "Eonn Mall" shopping center in Kashima to collapse, trapping many inside. An explosion within the building endangered the lives of employees and shoppers, as rescue teams continue searching for those trapped. The quake also halted train and air travel, cut electricity to thousands of homes, and prompted authorities to focus on evacuating residents. They deployed 3,600 Defense Force personnel and issued warnings of aftershocks and heavy landslides. The earthquake's epicenter was at a depth of 10 kilometers, on an unbroken geological fault, increasing the likelihood of further tremors over the next week. Previous studies show similar earthquakes in the region in 2016, which resulted in hundreds of deaths. Japan continues to grapple with the aftermath of strong seismic activity on its infrastructure and nuclear safety.
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