7.1-Magnitude Earthquake Hits Japan, Mall Blast Leaves Several Feared Dead | Japan Quake | N18G [DIwLlZyTDjw]
A 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck Japan's Kumamoto Prefecture, causing widespread damage, knocking out power to thousands of homes and rupturing roads. Authorities say several people are feared dead following an explosion at a shopping mall after the quake. Dozens of people have been reported injured or missing, while 20 to 30 workers remain unaccounted for at the prefecture's largest shopping mall. Several passengers were also hurt after a high-speed train derailed during the tremors. A tsunami warning was initially issued but later lifted. Japan's Nuclear Regulation Authority said no abnormalities were detected at nearby nuclear power plants. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said rescue efforts are underway as authorities warn of the risk of strong aftershocks. #japanearthquake #japanearthquakealert #japanearthquakewarning #japantsunamiwarning #kumamato #cnbctv18 #cnbctv18digital #cnbctv18market #cnbctv18at26 n18oc_world