Japan Shaken by Magnitude 7.1 Earthquake | Sacramento News

A magnitude 7.1 earthquake shattered Japan’s southwest, collapsing buildings, igniting fires, and trapping dozens in a damaged shopping mall—leaving at least 50 hospitalized and sparking fears of far worse. Infrastructure crumbled: bridges buckled, trains derailed, roads cracked, and 12 homes vanished in rubble. Amid the chaos, emergency crews race to find survivors as power fails and smoke rises. Though a tsunami warning was briefly issued, it was swiftly canceled—thankfully, nuclear plants remain stable. For a nation that’s weathered seismic nightmares before, including the 2011 tsunami and nuclear meltdown, this quake is a chilling reminder of nature’s fury—and Japan’s relentless fight to survive it. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/03c8bc2c0f5e4ae5