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A magnitude-7.1 earthquake struck Kumamoto Prefecture on Japan’s Kyushu island, killing at least 13 people and leaving thousands without power as rescuers search collapsed buildings, including a shopping mall; train services were suspended and aftershocks are expected, with officials noting no damage to nearby nuclear reactors.
A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck Kumamoto on Japan's Kyushu island, causing shaking and prompting authorities to issue a tsunami alert.
Heavy rain in Japan's Kyushu region has caused landslides, resulting in one death and three people missing. Authorities have issued evacuation orders for thousands of residents and suspended the Shinkansen bullet train service. The Japan Meteorological Agency has warned of the potential for floods and more landslides, urging people to seek shelter. The region is expected to receive additional heavy rainfall in the next 24 hours.