Southern Japan Shaken by Magnitude 6.4 Earthquake

An earthquake struck southern Japan, centered in the Kumamoto district, causing damage but no tsunami threat. A resident reported structural damage to his home. An aftershock of magnitude 5.7 occurred 40 minutes later.

What was the immediate impact of the earthquake in southern Japan?

• It resulted in significant structural damage.

• It caused a tsunami.

• It caused some damage but no tsunami threat.

• It had no impact at all.

Where was the earthquake centered according to Japan's Meteorological agency?

• Kumamoto district

• Tokyo district

• Osaka district

• Hokkaido district

What was the experience of a resident during the earthquake?

• He was driving home and saw walls collapse.

• He was on vacation and unaffected.

• He was at work and felt nothing.

• He was asleep and did not notice.

What happened 40 minutes after the initial earthquake?

• The earthquake was declared over.

• An aftershock measuring 5.7 occurred.

• A larger earthquake followed.

• A tsunami warning was issued.

What was the magnitude of the aftershock that followed the initial earthquake?

• 4.5

• 5.7

• 6.3

• 7.0