Powerful earthquake hits near Kumamoto city in southern Japan | DW News

A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck Japan's southern Kyushu Island, with the epicenter 20km south of Kumamoto City. Initial reports indicate at least 50 injuries, power outages, and significant infrastructure damage. While a tsunami warning was issued and later cancelled, concerns remain regarding aftershocks and casualties resulting from a major explosion at an Aeon shopping mall.