A 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck Japan's Kumamoto Prefecture, causing widespread damage including damaged roads and power outages for thousands of homes. Aerial footage captured the devastation across the region. Officials have issued warnings for residents to prepare for potential aftershocks and landslides in the coming week.
Kumamoto has a history of seismic activity; the prefecture was previously affected by a significant earthquake in 2016 that resulted in hundreds of fatalities.