Japan: 1,600 Vietnamese people living in earthquake area
(Baonghean.vn) - Kyodo news agency reported that about 44,400 people were evacuated and more than 100 aftershocks occurred, with magnitudes ranging from 5.7 to 6.4 Rrchter after the earthquake that occurred on the evening of April 14 in Kumamoto province, central Kyushu island, southwest Japan. There is currently no information related to Vietnamese casualties or damage.
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| Location of Kumamoto prefecture, southern Japan - where the earthquake occurred. Graphics: USGS |
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Several buildings collapsed, but the nuclear plants were safe, according to local media. More than 400 people were taken to hospital. Local officials said many more people may be buried under collapsed buildings. |
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| The earthquake killed nine people and injured about 1,000. Photo Reuters |
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| Rescue workers help an elderly person after an earthquake on April 14 in Kumamoto, Japan. Photo: Bloomberg/Getty. |
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According to statistics from Japanese authorities, as of June 2015, there were approximately 1,600 Vietnamese people living, studying and working in Kumamoto. Currently, the Vietnamese Embassy as well as the Consulate General in Fukuoka are still maintaining contact with Japanese authorities to update the situation. |
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| People at a shelter in Mifune, Kumamoto Prefecture. Photo taken on April 15. (Source: Kyodo/VNA) |
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| The stone wall at Kumamoto Castle was destroyed after the earthquake in Kumamoto Prefecture. Photo taken on April 15. (Source: Kyodo/VNA) |
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| The earthquake damaged many roads. Photo: Reuters |
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| According to Kyushu Electric Power Company, about 16,500 homes in and around Mashiki town were without power. Photo: Reuters |
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