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Hongkonger recounts fear during 7.1-magnitude earthquake in Japan

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A 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck Japan's Kumamoto prefecture, causing significant shaking and prompting a response from Hong Kong's travel authority. One Hong Kong resident, Leon Chan, described the experience as frightening, noting the intensity and duration of the tremors. The earthquake resulted in injuries, with hospitals treating numerous people, some in serious condition, and caused disruptions to essential services like electricity and water. AI

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Hongkonger recounts fear during 7.1-magnitude earthquake in Japan

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Lo Hoi-ying ·

    ‘I was quite scared’: Hongkonger in Japan’s quake-hit Kumamoto describes shock

    A Hongkonger has described being “quite scared” as a 7.1-magnitude quake shook Japan’s southern Kumamoto prefecture where she and her boyfriend were travelling, while the city’s travel authority confirmed that about 200 members of tour groups visiting the region were all safe. Le…

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