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Japan's Kyushu Earthquake Crisis | Auckland News
A devastating 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck Japan’s Kyushu island, triggering fires, collapsing buildings, and trapping dozens—possibly 20 to 30—in a collapsed shopping mall. One death was confirmed after a house collapsed, and missing persons were reported at a factory. Hospitals are overwhelmed with burn and fracture victims, while aftershocks—including a 6.1 tremor—add to the chaos. Memories of Kumamoto’s 2016 quake haunt survivors, and though a tsunami alert was briefly issued, it was later canceled. Japan’s military is deploying thousands and aircraft to aid rescue efforts, while…
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