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Why Japan’s M6.8 Kyushu Earthquake Stood Out
Key Takeaways
- A strong inland earthquake near Kumamoto damaged buildings, cut power, and forced mass evacuations.
- The USGS reported magnitude 6.8 while Japan’s Meteorological Agency reported 7.1 because they used different magnitude scales.
- The event underscored both the risks of inland quakes and the importance of aftershock monitoring.
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DT Editorial Team··via livescience.com