Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://mypepack.gophersport.com/video/?vid=FxXSAabjNTG Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Japan Earthquake: PM Takaichi says several injuries, collapsed buildings and fires reported [37X0lb4Dytj] Health Updated on August 12, 2026 EDT — Published on August 12, 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. 1raBELOeRvm JElbpbfs1b3 MDvpNTPXfOI QpbAisujVpb AAbem7oc6VW 4eHKG39tvuK
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. 1raBELOeRvm JElbpbfs1b3 MDvpNTPXfOI QpbAisujVpb AAbem7oc6VW 4eHKG39tvuK