- A magnitude 6.8 earthquake struck Japan's Kumamoto prefecture, killing at least 13 people.
- More than 100 aftershocks have occurred since the initial quake.
- Many others were said to be in 'cardiopulmonary arrest' - a term often used in preliminary reports in Japan before a death is officially confirmed.
- The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) is urging residents to be alert for more strong earthquakes.
- JMA official stated, 'For the next week or so, especially the next two to three days, we would like people to watch out for potential earthquakes with a maximum seismic intensity of 7.'
- Defence Minister Shinjirō Koizumi announced that about 300 air conditioning units would be flown to Kumamoto and distributed in the worst-hit areas.
A magnitude 6.8 earthquake hit Japan's Kumamoto prefecture, claiming at least 13 lives and leaving many others in 'cardiopulmonary arrest', a term used in preliminary reports before official confirmation of death.13
The region has experienced over 100 aftershocks since the quake struck on Tuesday.
The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) has issued warnings for residents to remain vigilant for more strong earthquakes, particularly in the next week. An official stated, 'For the next week or so, especially the next two to three days, we would like people to watch out for potential earthquakes with a maximum seismic intensity of 7.'4
In response to the disaster, more than 4,600 personnel have been deployed for rescue operations. Defence Minister Shinjirō Koizumi announced that approximately 300 air conditioning units would be flown to Kumamoto for distribution in the hardest-hit areas.6
The situation remains critical as authorities continue to assess the damage and provide assistance to affected residents.
“The Japan Meteorological Agency is urging residents to be alert for more strong earthquakes, with a JMA official stating, 'For the next week or so, especially the next two to three days, we would like people to watch out for potential earthquakes with a maximum seismic intensity of 7.' Additionally, Defence Minister Shinjirō Koizumi announced that about 300 air conditioning units would be flown to Kumamoto for distribution in the worst-hit areas.”
