Japan Quake Kills At Least 13; More Trapped in Collapsed Mall, Factory A powerful earthquake struck the Kumamoto region in southwestern Japan on Saturday, leaving at least 13 people dead and many more trapped in collapsed buildings.
The magnitude 7. 1 quake is the latest in a long series of tremors to hit the island nation, raising questions about Japan's preparedness for disaster.
Images from the aftermath show a shopping mall with its second floor collapsed, a paper mill severely damaged, and houses cracked beyond repair.