Earthquake Aftermath Exposes Japan's Vulnerability The devastating magnitude 7. 1 earthquake that struck southwestern Japan on Tuesday has left at least 13 people dead and many more trapped beneath rubble.
Japan's unique geography, situated atop four tectonic plates in the "Ring of Fire," makes it one of the most prone countries globally to earthquakes.
This geological reality is all too familiar for the Japanese people, with nearly 20% of global earthquakes measuring 6. 0 or higher occurring within its borders.