Japan Earthquake Aftermath
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A powerful magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck Kumamoto Prefecture in southwestern Japan, causing injuries and damage, including to an elevated highway and a nursing home. While Japan issued tsunami warnings and focused on rescue efforts, some Chinese netizens reacted with cruel comments online, sparking outrage.
Kumamoto 7.1 Earthquake: Chen Chi-mai Expresses Concern, Wishes Kumamoto Friends Well
- A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck Kumamoto, Japan, prompting Kaohsiung Mayor Chen Chi-mai to express concern and offer assistance. - Chen conveyed the sympathy of Kaohsiung citizens to Kumamoto Prefecture Governor Hideyuki Kimura and Kumamoto Mayor Kazufumi Yamashita. - Kaohsiung and Kumamoto have a long-standing relationship, particularly in semiconductor industry, education, and cultural exchaโฆ
"Reiwa 8 Kumamoto Earthquake": Meteorological Agency Names Quake
- The Japan Meteorological Agency named the magnitude 7.1 earthquake that struck Kumamoto Prefecture on April 28 the "Reiwa 8 Kumamoto Earthquake." - The agency names significant disaster events, withโฆ
Japan Earthquake: Multiple Injuries Reported, Tsunami Warnings Issued
- A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck southwestern Japan, causing multiple injuries. - The affected region, particularly Kumamoto on Kyushu island, experienced power outages in tens of thousands of housโฆ
Magnitude 7.1 Earthquake Hits Southern Japan; Tsunami Advisory Issued
- A preliminary magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck southern Japan's Kumamoto Prefecture, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency. - A tsunami advisory has been issued for the Ariake and Yatsushiro Sโฆ
Taiwanese Tourist Recounts 'Terrifying' Experience During Kumamoto Earthquake, Praises Muji Staff's Response
- A Taiwanese tourist described the chaos inside a department store during a magnitude 7.1 earthquake in Kumamoto, Japan. - The tourist praised the well-trained staff at a Muji store for their calm anโฆ
Magnitude 7 earthquake strikes Kumamoto, Japan; Chief Cabinet Secretary holds press conference
- A magnitude 7 earthquake struck Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan, on July 28. - Chief Cabinet Secretary Kihara held a second press conference regarding the earthquake. - A tsunami advisory was issued for โฆ
Cruel Japanese Earthquake: Chinese Netizens Cheer for Disaster, Hope for More
- A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck Kumamoto, Japan, with a maximum seismic intensity of 7. - Chinese netizens reacted with cruel comments online, expressing hopes that people would not be safe and wiโฆ
Kumamoto Earthquake: At Least 50 Injured in Hikawa Town
- A magnitude 7 earthquake struck Hikawa Town, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan, causing at least 50 people to be transported to hospitals due to injuries. - The earthquake's impact is being assessed, with โฆ
Japan earthquake: Damage seen on elevated highway in Kumamoto
- An earthquake with a seismic intensity of upper 6 was observed in Yatsushiro City, Kumamoto Prefecture. - Footage from an NHK helicopter shows damage to an elevated section of the Kyushu Expressway โฆ
Multiple Injuries Reported at Kumamoto Nursing Home After Major Earthquake; Tsunami Advisory Issued
- Multiple injuries are reported at the "Hayaลen" special nursing home in Hikawa Town, Kumamoto Prefecture, following a strong earthquake. - The earthquake, with a preliminary magnitude of 7.1, struckโฆ