Many feared dead from 7.1-magnitude quake in Kumamoto, Japan

A magnitude seven point one earthquake has struck Kumamoto, Japan, causing widespread damage and injuries, with fears the death toll could rise. According to Al Jazeera English, rescue efforts are underway as the scale of the destruction becomes clear. Kumamoto, on the southern island of Kyushu, has a history of major seismic activity, including a deadly 2016 quake sequence.

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