Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://mypepack.gophersport.com/video/?vid=NHsWwYhpkCs Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Deadly earthquake strikes southern Japan | 7NEWS [CM76CBhVcLE] Health Updated on August 06, 2026 EDT — Published on August 06, 2026 EDT A 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck the southern Japanese island of Kyushu, killing 13 people with more missing. The worst damage occurred at a shopping centre in Kashima Town, where a partial collapse was followed by a massive explosion believed to be caused by a gas leak, leaving at least 10 people unaccounted for and two women dead. A large industrial chimney also collapsed at a nearby paper mill, trapping 11 people beneath the rubble, while building collapses, fires and a train derailment were reported across the island. Subscribe and set 🔔 » | For the latest Australian news and breaking news alerts, connect with 7NEWS online: Visit » 7Plus » 7NEWS Podcast » Facebook » TikTok » Instagram » X » 7NEWS combines the trusted and powerful news brands including Sunrise, The Morning Show, Spotlight and 7NEWS.com.au, delivering unique, engaging and continuous coverage on the issues that matter most to Australians. Watch 7 News Australia full broadcasts and full episodes at 6pm and weekdays at 12pm and 4pm on Channel 7 and 7plus. #BREAKINGNEWS #7NEWS 7x0x5ZuVAMb Y0G5d3Kasv0 kQwpYig75md 0DgM1DMOIm6
A 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck the southern Japanese island of Kyushu, killing 13 people with more missing. The worst damage occurred at a shopping centre in Kashima Town, where a partial collapse was followed by a massive explosion believed to be caused by a gas leak, leaving at least 10 people unaccounted for and two women dead. A large industrial chimney also collapsed at a nearby paper mill, trapping 11 people beneath the rubble, while building collapses, fires and a train derailment were reported across the island. Subscribe and set 🔔 » | For the latest Australian news and breaking news alerts, connect with 7NEWS online: Visit » 7Plus » 7NEWS Podcast » Facebook » TikTok » Instagram » X » 7NEWS combines the trusted and powerful news brands including Sunrise, The Morning Show, Spotlight and 7NEWS.com.au, delivering unique, engaging and continuous coverage on the issues that matter most to Australians. Watch 7 News Australia full broadcasts and full episodes at 6pm and weekdays at 12pm and 4pm on Channel 7 and 7plus. #BREAKINGNEWS #7NEWS 7x0x5ZuVAMb Y0G5d3Kasv0 kQwpYig75md 0DgM1DMOIm6