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Kumamoto Earthquake Shakes Kyushu | Salt Lake City News
A powerful earthquake shook Japan’s Kyushu island, initially jolting residents with a magnitude 7.1 tremor that was later downgraded to 6.8 — triggering a brief tsunami warning before it was lifted. While no tsunami materialized, the quake caused injuries, damaged roads and buildings, sparked fires, and led to power outages. Emergency crews are on alert for aftershocks, and officials have formed a task force to assess damage and coordinate rescue efforts. Major infrastructure like bullet trains and airports were shut down for safety, and nuclear plants reported no issues. The quake’s timing…
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