Earthquake hits Japan, at least 10 people dead
A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck Japan 5 km (3.1 mi) east of Uto, Kumamoto Prefecture on April 14 at a depth of 10.0 km (6.2 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of VII (Very strong). This was a foreshock of the 7.0 quake
Other, a magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck Japan 7 km (4.3 mi) southwest of Ueki, Kumamoto Prefecture on April 14 at a depth of 10.0 km (6.2 mi). The shock had a maximum intensity of VIII (Severe). Ten people were killed, while more than 1,000 others were injured. At least 20 homes and a wall of the Kumamoto Castle collapsed, while more than 24,000 people were forced to spend several nights in shelters. This was a foreshock of the 7.0 quake
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