ARA magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck southwestern Japan, causing at least 50 injuries, the collapse of 12 buildings, and leaving over 45,000 homes without electricity. The quake occurred at 4:27 PM local time and reached the maximum level (7.0) on Japan’s Shindo intensity scale, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA). At least four people were trapped in collapsed buildings, and several others were reported trapped in a mall after part of the structure collapsed. Authorities assessed damage and confirmed no abnormalities at nuclear power plants in the region. The area has a history of significant earthquakes, including two major quakes in 2016 that caused 273 deaths and over 2,800 injuries. Japan remains highly vulnerable to earthquakes due to its location at the intersection of four major tectonic plates along the Pacific Ring of Fire.
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