7.1 Magnitude Quake Hits Japans Kyushu Island [lH6pj4KW6AN]
A powerful 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck Japan’s southwestern island of Kyushu on Tuesday, killing at least one person, injuring dozens and damaging buildings including a shopping mall where many people were feared trapped after an explosion. #japan #asia #earthquake #news #weather The blast occurred at an Aeon Co. mall in the Kumamoto Prefecture town of Kashima, according to a spokesperson. Customers and employees had already been evacuated before the explosion but the company was still confirming their safety, the spokesperson said. Public broadcaster NHK reported that between 20 and 30 mall employees were unaccounted for after the explosion and that police and firefighters were urgently checking whether anyone was inside the building. Read more: ---------- Like this video? Subscribe Bloomberg News is the first word in business news. Visit bloomberg.com for the latest on global business, markets and more. Get unlimited access to Bloomberg.com for $1.99/month for the first 3 months: Bloomberg on YouTube: Connect with us on social: