A powerful 7.1 magnitude earthquake was recorded in Japan's Kumamoto city.
This natural disaster caused widespread damage, injuries, and the risk of fatalities. Significant damage was inflicted upon the city's infrastructure as a result of the earthquake.
According to reports, one of the shopping centers located in Kumamoto city collapsed. Furthermore, there are serious concerns that many people are trapped inside buildings, and rescue operations are ongoing.
Initial information regarding the details of the incident and the damage was provided by the PBS News source.