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Powerful Earthquake Hits Japan's Kyushu Island, Forcing Evacuations

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A powerful earthquake has struck Japan's Kyushu island, forcing more than 150,000 people to evacuate. The quake has caused power outages, damaged roads, and destroyed a footbridge.

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Powerful Earthquake Hits Japan's Kyushu Island, Forcing Evacuations

A powerful earthquake has struck Japan's Kyushu island, forcing more than 150,000 people to evacuate. The quake has caused power outages, damaged roads, and destroyed a footbridge. Several people are missing after a chimney collapsed at a paper factory in the Kumamoto prefecture. The development has sparked concerns about the potential implications for the region's infrastructure and the safety of residents.

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