Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://gographicsoutput.com/video/TrOXxyErOKF.html Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Japan Earthquake: PM Takaichi says several injuries, collapsed buildings and fires reported [PmRqMdyuuM2] Health Updated on August 07, 2026 EDT — Published on August 07, 2026 EDT A magnitude 7.1 earthquake has rocked southwestern Japan, knocking out power to tens of thousands of households. The quake struck Kumamoto Prefecture, registering Level 7 - the highest possible on Japan's scale of seismic intensity. Emergency crews are responding to multiple incidents, including a shopping mall that partially collapsed, trapping people inside. Authorities are still assessing the extent of the damage, with Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi saying the government's top priority is public safety. Michiyo Ishida reports from Tokyo. OFDiakH5aBd H5h5kABSWtO ce6cnKi83i6 xAMLyYAIbte 8Qb8N5sRnNU vT5MXnsah9t tvoG30b6Vbj
A magnitude 7.1 earthquake has rocked southwestern Japan, knocking out power to tens of thousands of households. The quake struck Kumamoto Prefecture, registering Level 7 - the highest possible on Japan's scale of seismic intensity. Emergency crews are responding to multiple incidents, including a shopping mall that partially collapsed, trapping people inside. Authorities are still assessing the extent of the damage, with Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi saying the government's top priority is public safety. Michiyo Ishida reports from Tokyo. OFDiakH5aBd H5h5kABSWtO ce6cnKi83i6 xAMLyYAIbte 8Qb8N5sRnNU vT5MXnsah9t tvoG30b6Vbj