Powerful Quake Hits Kumamoto Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi urged residents to evacuate and protect themselves after a powerful magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck Kumamoto Prefecture on Tuesday, with reports of injuries, fires, power cuts and damage to roads, bridges and buildings. “While we are still confirming the extent of casualties and property damage, we have … Continue reading Japanese PM urges residents to seek safety after 7.1 Kumamoto quake