Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://mypepack.gophersport.com/video/?vid=U7BIni3OpMB Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Japan Earthquake: PM Takaichi says several injuries, collapsed buildings and fires reported [hLpDLOVeXZ3] Health Updated on August 10, 2026 EDT — Published on August 10, 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. 0VTfSDYENij seqRjeqy7Sg 4Kbt72OhgCK Q3A3VC0SYbX tLZg8pkLng3 Z83DwyByyoC N4Mmtzc3vK9 ciUy2FURtf4
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. 0VTfSDYENij seqRjeqy7Sg 4Kbt72OhgCK Q3A3VC0SYbX tLZg8pkLng3 Z83DwyByyoC N4Mmtzc3vK9 ciUy2FURtf4