Kumamoto earthquake in Japan: damage, victims, and updates

A magnitude 6.8 earthquake struck Japan’s Kumamoto prefecture on Kyushu island, causing significant damage, including collapsed buildings and fires. Emergency crews are conducting rescue operations amid ongoing aftershocks, with reports of at least one fatality and numerous injuries. Approximately 300,000 residents have been advised to evacuate, while the earthquake’s epicenter was located near the coastal city of Uto, roughly 48 kilometers from Kumamoto City.

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