A magnitude 7.1 earthquake strikes Japan’s southern Kumamoto prefecture on Tuesday, injuring at least 50 people and causing widespread disruption, according to multiple reports. The quake knocks out power to thousands of homes and affects infrastructure, including ruptured or damaged roads, contributing to travel disruptions in the affected area. Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi says the government is still assessing the full extent of casualties and damage. Reports also indicate that authorities are working to understand the impact across the region as power and transport systems recover and damage is evaluated. The accounts agree on the earthquake’s location and magnitude, the minimum injury count, and the major services disrupted by the shaking. While details on damage levels beyond the immediate disruptions are not yet fully confirmed, the overall picture described by the sources is of a significant regional event with injuries and infrastructure impacts that require ongoing assessment.