The Japan Meteorological Agency monitored a magnitude 7.1 earthquake in the Kumamoto region, with local hospitals operating in the affected area.
1 report, 1 independent
Updated Aug 6
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What happened
The Japan Meteorological Agency monitored a magnitude 7.1 earthquake in the Kumamoto region, with local hospitals operating in the affected area.
Who's involved
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The entities involved
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Kumamoto Prefecture
prefecture of Japan
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Japan Meteorological Agency
independent organ of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism of Japan
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