Earthquake Prone: Japan's Deadly Kumamoto Quake Exposes Infrastructure and Human Resilience The recent earthquake that struck Kumamoto Prefecture in southern Japan has highlighted the country's precarious relationship with seismic activity.
The 7. 1 magnitude quake, which occurred on July 28, resulted in at least two deaths and several injuries, as well as widespread power outages and infrastructure damage.
Japan is one of the most earthquake prone nations in the world, with hundreds of tremors occurring annually.