A major earthquake in Kumamoto, Japan has resulted in 28 fatalities. The quake caused deaths at the Nippon Paper Yatsushiro Mill and a large shopping center, Aeon Mall Kumamoto. Water supply has been cut off to 75,000 households, and 23,000 households are experiencing power outages. The Japanese government is working on emergency repairs of major ports such as the Yatsushiro Port and Kumamoto Port to minimize economic damage. Rescue efforts are ongoing, and authorities are working hard to assess the damage and provide support.
