A powerful 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck the city of Kumamoto in southern Japan on Tuesday, causing widespread damage, including the collapse of a shopping mall and damage to homes and infrastructure. Dozens of people remain unaccounted for in the aftermath of the tremor.
At least 50 individuals have been reported injured, according to one hospital. Fears are growing for more than 30 mall employees and paper factory workers who have not been reached and are believed to be trapped under rubble. CCTV footage captured the devastating moment the earthquake shook the region, showing the scale of destruction.
The quake caused a bridge to buckle and a paper factory’s chimney to collapse. Several homes were also struck by the force of the tremor. Rescue efforts are underway as authorities work to assess the full extent of the damage and locate those missing.