A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck Japan's southern main island of Kyushu late Tuesday afternoon local time, causing damage and injuries and trapping people inside a collapsed shopping centre, according to NPR.
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Key facts
- A 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck Kyushu, Japan's southern main island, according to NPR.
- The quake hit late Tuesday afternoon local time.
- People were trapped in a collapsed shopping centre, NPR reported.
- The earthquake caused damage and injuries, according to NPR.
A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck Japan’s southern main island of Kyushu late Tuesday afternoon local time, according to NPR. The quake caused damage and injuries across the affected area.
Among the reported consequences of the tremor, a shopping centre collapsed, trapping people inside, NPR reported. The full scale of injuries and the number of people affected were not immediately detailed in early reporting.
This is a developing story. A comprehensive assessment of the impact, including casualty figures and the status of those trapped, was not available in early reporting.
Why it matters
The collapse of a shopping centre and reports of people trapped point to an immediate risk to those in the affected region. The full extent of the damage and the number of people affected were not yet known in early reporting.
Frequently asked questions
Where did the earthquake strike?
The earthquake struck Kyushu, Japan's southern main island, according to NPR.
How strong was the earthquake?
The earthquake was measured at magnitude 7.1.
When did the earthquake occur?
The quake hit late Tuesday afternoon local time, as reported by NPR.
Timeline
- A 7.1 quake hits Japan's Kyushu, trapping people in a collapsed shopping mall
NPR News: The quake shook Japan's southern main island of Kyushu late Tuesday afternoon local time, causing damage and injuries.
- A 7.1 quake hits Japan's Kyushu, trapping people in a collapsed shopping center
NPR News: The quake shook Japan's southern main island of Kyushu late Tuesday afternoon local time, causing damage and injuries.