Scenes of damage emerged from Japan's Kumamoto Prefecture after an earthquake struck the region, damaging buildings and infrastructure. Authorities are assessing the impact as emergency teams respond and residents begin recovery efforts. Officials continue to monitor the situation for aftershocks and urge people to remain alert.

A powerful 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck Japan's southern Kumamoto Prefecture on Tuesday, triggering widespread destruction, knocking out electricity to tens of thousands of…

A 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck Japan's Kumamoto Prefecture, triggering a tsunami warning and emergency alerts across southern Kyushu.

A few minutes ago: The stone walls of Kumamoto Castle collapsed following a magnitude 7.1 earthquake (地震 ) that struck 4 km southeast of Uki, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan.…