On April 14, a powerful 6.5-magnitude earthquake hit the Kumamoto Prefecture, the Kyushu island, Japan. At least nine people were killed and around 800 residents were injured.
Photo: a rift in a highway roadside in Kyushu
Scientists report that there were 7-magnitude quakes in some spots. The earthquake started at a depth of 10km in the Kumamoto Prefecture.
Photo: residents of Kyushu wait out severe shaking outside
Experts say that the main quake was followed by a series of aftershocks.
Photo: an aerial view of destroyed houses
According to Japanese authorities, around 14,000 families were left without electricity; and even a greater number of people, without water supply.
Photo: rescuers search an area for the injured
Transportation has stuck as some highways were severely damaged after the earthquake.
Photo: a damaged road
Photo: old and young Japaneses wait out the earthquake outside
Photo: rescuers searching an area
Photo: collapsed houses of the island residents
Photo: earthquake rubble
Photo: a loyal dog protects its master injured during the quakes
Photo: the damaged part of Kumamoto Castle
Photo: a woman cleans up in front of her house after the earthquake
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