More than 100 aftershocks have been recorded in Japan following the powerful 7.1 magnitude earthquake that struck earlier this week, according to reports.
The initial magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck southwest Japan on Tuesday, July 28, triggering tsunami warnings and causing significant damage. As The Zioneer reported, at least 50 people were hospitalized and a shopping mall collapsed in Kumamoto Prefecture. The Japan Meteorological Agency continues to monitor seismic activity. The latest reports indicate that more than 100 aftershocks have been recorded in the days since the main quake, according to reports. The full extent of the aftershock sequence and any additional damage remains under assessment.
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