The Kumamoto 7.0-magnitude earthquake is linked to the earthquake ten years ago

TBS News reported on July 30: Today marks the third day since the 7.0-magnitude earthquake in Kumamoto on the 28th. According to local statistics, 12 deaths have been confirmed so far, but rescue operations are still ongoing at collapsed buildings such as AEON Mall.

Yesterday, a couple of residents were found trapped under a collapsed building. According to their family members, the husband had already passed away.

The Kumamoto AEON shopping center, which experienced an explosion after the quake, has had video footage released by police showing yesterday's scene. The ceiling was sagging, and several pillars were tilted. According to local fire departments, five fatalities have been confirmed inside the Kumamoto AEON shopping center.

Meanwhile, the chimney at Nippon Paper Yatsushiro Plant collapsed. It is reported that at least 11 people were trapped inside the factory, with five confirmed dead.

Emergency rescue operations are underway at each affected site to ensure trapped individuals are swiftly rescued.

Yatsushiro City is experiencing a complete water outage due to the earthquake. Community evacuation centers lack both water and electricity. Since early yesterday morning, emergency water delivery vehicles have been dispatched, and long queues have formed among residents.

Due to the absence of water and power in shelters, disaster victims are sleeping outdoors.

An elderly man over 80 said: “I came here because even a little breeze would be better than nothing, but now there’s no electricity for air conditioning.” Local authorities stated that it remains uncertain when water supply will resume.

In response to this earthquake, Japan’s Earthquake Countermeasures Department held a special meeting, concluding that this event is related to the activity of certain areas along the "Nanikura Fault Zone" associated with the earthquake ten years ago, suggesting it is a continuation of the previous seismic activity.

Additionally, the Earthquake Countermeasures Department noted: “Not all fault lines moved during this quake. There exist what are known as ‘residual fractures,’ which may trigger major earthquakes in the future.”

Strong 7.1 Magnitude Earthquake in Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan

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