A magnitude 7.1 earthquake has caused widespread destruction in southern Japan, with at least 13 people reported dead. Early images and videos from the region point to heavy damage across multiple sites.
Footage emerging after the quake shows the force of the shaking and the extent of the destruction left behind. Buildings and public spaces appear to have been badly affected as emergency crews assess the impact.
Among the damaged locations are temples, shopping centres and industrial sites, underscoring how broadly the earthquake struck the area. The range of affected places suggests disruption to both daily life and local economic activity.
Authorities are continuing to respond as the full scale of the disaster becomes clearer. With rescue and damage assessments under way, attention remains focused on the hardest-hit parts of southern Japan.
