Japan Kumamoto earthquake: What happened, damage, victims, latest updates

A powerful 6.8 magnitude earthquake shook Kyushu island in Japan, triggering building collapses, fires, and extensive destruction. The latest updates detail the ongoing impact and recovery efforts.

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Al Jazeera Africa · 1h ago · 1 min read

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A magnitude 6.8 earthquake struck Japan's Kyushu island, causing building collapses, fires and widespread damage.

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Japan Kumamoto earthquake: What happened, damage, victims, latest updates

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