A 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck Kumamoto prefecture on Kyushu island late Tuesday afternoon, resulting in 23 deaths and 63 injuries according to Euronews and theguardian.com. Damage included an explosion at a mall, a toppled factory chimney, and flattened homes, with the most serious impacts at the Aeon Mall in Kashima. Aftershocks and heat are complicating rescue operations.