A magnitude-6.8 earthquake struck in Japan near Kumamotto in Japan on July 28, one of the more powerful earthquakes this year recorded in the region. Here are graphics explaining the quake’s intensity, regional seismicity and more.

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…

The quake, which has caused damages to several roads and buildings, occurred along a strike-slip fault

A tsunami warning for a wave measuring 1m was issued after the earthquake, the Japan Meteorological Agency said.