Major Earthquake Rocks Southern Japan, Injuring Dozens The 7. 1 magnitude earthquake that struck southern Japan on [date] is a stark reminder of the country's unique relationship with seismic activity.
Japan sits atop one of the most seismically active regions on the planet, and the tremors may have subsided, but the underlying reality remains unchanged.
The Kumamoto prefecture bore the brunt of this latest quake, an area no stranger to natural disasters. In 2016, a series of quakes ravaged the region, claiming nearly 300 lives and leaving thousands homeless.