It has been 10 years since the second magnitude 7 tremor, considered the “main shock,” struck in the Kumamoto earthquake that claimed 278 lives.
Today, bereaved families mourned their lost loved ones in various locations.
For some, it was the first time since that day they visited the family grave on the anniversary of the death…
Kumamoto earthquake
The Kumamoto earthquake refers to a series of powerful seismic events, primarily a magnitude 7.0 mainshock on April 16, 2016, that devastated Japan’s Kumamoto Prefecture on Kyushu island. It caused widespread destruction, including severe damage to the region’s iconic Kumamoto Castle, a historic fortress originally built in the 17th century. The disaster led to significant loss of life, massive infrastructure damage, and a years-long restoration effort for both the castle and the affected communities.
