The Moment Tuesday’s Powerful Earthquake Hit Japan

A powerful 7.1‑magnitude quake struck the Kyushu island of Japan on 28 July, forcing more than 150,000 people to evacuate and causing widespread damage.

Power outages left about 40,000 households without electricity, while damaged roads, a partial castle wall collapse, and a destroyed footbridge compounded the devastation.

At the Kumamoto paper factory, a chimney collapsed, leaving several workers missing. Rescue teams are searching for survivors as emergency crews work to restore essential services.