Hope Dwindles for Rescue in Southwestern Japan Quake as Death Toll Climbs to 25 A devastating earthquake struck southwestern Japan on Saturday morning, leaving a trail of destruction and chaos in its wake.
The quake, which measured approximately 6. 5 magnitude, hit the towns of Kumamoto and Mashiki at around 9 pm local time, sending buildings crumbling to the ground and trapping people under rubble.
The immediate impact was felt across the region, with widespread power outages reported in several towns.