Japan hit by over 100 aftershocks after quake that killed 13
Japan has recorded more than 100 aftershocks following a powerful earthquake that killed 13 people, with officials warning residents to stay alert as some tremors could reach magnitude 7. The quake struck the Kumamoto region and has disrupted daily life and business operations across southern Japan. Authorities continue to monitor seismic activity closely.
Japan has recorded more than 100 aftershocks since a powerful earthquake struck the Kumamoto region, killing 13 people and prompting officials to urge residents to remain alert for further strong tremors.
Authorities said some aftershocks could reach magnitude 7, on par with the initial quake, as seismic activity continues to ripple through southern Japan. The disaster has disrupted daily life across the region, with continued aftershocks compounding the strain on residents and emergency services still responding to the initial quake's damage.
The earthquake has also affected business operations in the area, with manufacturers reporting disruptions to production. Officials say monitoring of the fault zone will continue in the coming days as the risk of further strong aftershocks remains elevated.
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