Magnitude 7.1 earthquake
Coverage of Magnitude 7.1 earthquake in the Nexus archive.
- ‘Artificial earthquake’ conspiracy theory sweeps Japan after Kumamoto disaster
A conspiracy theory claiming the recent magnitude 7.1 earthquake in Kumamoto prefecture, Japan, was man-made has gained traction online. A social media user previously linked to false earthquake claims posted that the seismic activity was an explosion, with the post reaching 3 million views. Experts have dismissed the theory as impractical in technological, financial, and practical terms.
- Japan’s prime minister tours quake-hit sites as recovery efforts hampered by soaring temperatures
Japan's prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, visited Kumamoto prefecture following a magnitude 7.1 earthquake that killed 38 people, including one who died of heatstroke while sheltering in a car. Recovery efforts are hindered by high temperatures and limited water supplies.
- Japan ends rescue operation at a mall that collapsed after a strong quake
Japan ended a multi-day search-and-rescue operation at a collapsed Aeon Mall in Kashima, Kumamoto Prefecture, after a magnitude 7.1 earthquake killed 34 people. Five were rescued and seven bodies recovered over five days, with officials confirming all missing individuals accounted for. The mall collapse followed an explosion likely caused by a gas leak, and ongoing challenges include water shortages, heatwaves, and damaged infrastructure.
- Hope dwindles for rescue in southwestern Japan quake as death toll climbs to 23
Rescuers in the Kumamoto area of Japan's Kyushu island are working as hope fades for survivors after a magnitude 7.1 earthquake raised the death toll to 23.
- Hope dwindles for rescue in southwestern Japan quake as death toll climbs to 23
A magnitude 7.1 earthquake in southwestern Japan's Kumamoto area caused at least 23 deaths, 63 injuries, and significant damage, including a mall explosion and collapsed structures. Rescuers face diminishing hope for finding survivors.
- Magnitude 7.1 earthquake shakes part of southern Japan, tsunami advisory issued
A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck Kumamoto on Japan's southern main island of Kyushu, prompting a tsunami advisory issued by the Japan Meteorological Agency.
- A magnitude 7.1 earthquake shakes part of southern Japan and a tsunami advisory is issued
A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck Kumamoto on Japan’s southern main island of Kyushu, prompting a tsunami advisory.
- A magnitude 7.1 earthquake has shaken part of southern Japan and a tsunami advisory was issued
A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck southern Japan, prompting a tsunami advisory. The event was reported by the Associated Press from Tokyo.
- Twin earthquakes strike Venezuela, in photos
Two powerful earthquakes measuring magnitudes 7.1 and 7.5 struck Venezuela within a minute of each other on Wednesday, causing buildings to collapse and damage in Caracas. These tremors are among the strongest to hit the country in over a century.