Earthquake Kills Nine And Rescue Work Continues In Japan

A sign shows Kumamoto Castle damaged by the earthquake is closed on April 15, 2016 in Kumamoto, Japan. Kumamoto Castle is a major tourism destination and one of the country's Important Cultural Properties. As of April 15 morning, at least nine people died in the powerful earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.4 that struck Kumamoto Prefecture on April 14, 2016.

A sign shows Kumamoto Castle damaged by the earthquake is closed on April 15, 2016 in Kumamoto, Japan. Kumamoto Castle is a major tourism destination and one of the country's Important Cultural Properties. As of April 15 morning, at least nine people died in the powerful earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.4 that struck Kumamoto Prefecture on April 14, 2016. Show more

April 15, 2016| Crédits : Masterpress
The Kumamoto prefecture mascot Kumamon is seen behind the shattered front glass a day after the 2016 Kumamoto Earthquake at the Mashiki Town Hall on April 15, 2016 in Mashiki, Kumamoto, Japan. As of April 15 morning, at least nine people died in the powerful earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.4 that struck Kumamoto Prefecture on April 14, 2016.

The Kumamoto prefecture mascot Kumamon is seen behind the shattered front glass a day after the 2016 Kumamoto Earthquake at the Mashiki Town Hall on April 15, 2016 in Mashiki, Kumamoto, Japan. As of April 15 morning, at least nine people died in the powerful earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.4 that struck Kumamoto Prefecture on April 14, 2016. Show more

April 15, 2016| Crédits : Masterpress
A member of the Japan Self-Defense Forces hands rice balls to people at the soup-run operated at the evacuation center a day after the 2016 Kumamoto Earthquake at the Mashiki Town Hall on April 15, 2016 in Mashiki, Kumamoto, Japan. As of April 15 morning, at least nine people died in the powerful earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.4 that struck Kumamoto Prefecture on April 14, 2016.

A member of the Japan Self-Defense Forces hands rice balls to people at the soup-run operated at the evacuation center a day after the 2016 Kumamoto Earthquake at the Mashiki Town Hall on April 15, 2016 in Mashiki, Kumamoto, Japan. As of April 15 morning, at least nine people died in the powerful earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.4 that struck Kumamoto Prefecture on April 14, 2016. Show more

April 15, 2016| Crédits : Masterpress
Members of the Japan Self-Defense Forces make rice balls at the soup-run operated at the evacuation center a day after the 2016 Kumamoto Earthquake at the Mashiki Town Hall on April 15, 2016 in Mashiki, Kumamoto, Japan. As of April 15 morning, at least nine people died in the powerful earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.4 that struck Kumamoto Prefecture on April 14, 2016.

Members of the Japan Self-Defense Forces make rice balls at the soup-run operated at the evacuation center a day after the 2016 Kumamoto Earthquake at the Mashiki Town Hall on April 15, 2016 in Mashiki, Kumamoto, Japan. As of April 15 morning, at least nine people died in the powerful earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.4 that struck Kumamoto Prefecture on April 14, 2016. Show more

April 15, 2016| Crédits : Masterpress
The Japan Self-Defense Forces members operate a soup-run at the evacuation center a day after the 2016 Kumamoto Earthquake at the Mashiki Town Hall on April 15, 2016 in Mashiki, Kumamoto, Japan. As of April 15 morning, at least nine people died in the powerful earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.4 that struck Kumamoto Prefecture on April 14, 2016.

The Japan Self-Defense Forces members operate a soup-run at the evacuation center a day after the 2016 Kumamoto Earthquake at the Mashiki Town Hall on April 15, 2016 in Mashiki, Kumamoto, Japan. As of April 15 morning, at least nine people died in the powerful earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.4 that struck Kumamoto Prefecture on April 14, 2016. Show more

April 15, 2016| Crédits : Masterpress
A women carrying a comforter and a man carrying suitcases are seen in front of a collapsed house a day after the 2016 Kumamoto Earthquake on April 15, 2016 in Mashiki, Kumamoto, Japan. As of April 15 morning, at least nine people died in the powerful earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.4 that struck Kumamoto Prefecture on April 14, 2016.

A women carrying a comforter and a man carrying suitcases are seen in front of a collapsed house a day after the 2016 Kumamoto Earthquake on April 15, 2016 in Mashiki, Kumamoto, Japan. As of April 15 morning, at least nine people died in the powerful earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.4 that struck Kumamoto Prefecture on April 14, 2016. Show more

April 15, 2016| Crédits : Masterpress
People charge mobile phones at the evacuation center one day after the 2016 Kumamoto Earthquake at the Mashiki Town Hall on April 15, 2016 in Mashiki, Kumamoto, Japan. As of April 15 morning, at least nine people died in the powerful earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.4 that struck Kumamoto Prefecture on April 14, 2016.

People charge mobile phones at the evacuation center one day after the 2016 Kumamoto Earthquake at the Mashiki Town Hall on April 15, 2016 in Mashiki, Kumamoto, Japan. As of April 15 morning, at least nine people died in the powerful earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.4 that struck Kumamoto Prefecture on April 14, 2016. Show more

April 15, 2016| Crédits : Masterpress
Mobile phones are being charged at the evacuation center a day after the 2016 Kumamoto Earthquake at the Mashiki Town Gymnasium on April 15, 2016 in Mashiki, Kumamoto, Japan. As of April 15 morning, at least nine people died in the powerful earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.4 that struck Kumamoto Prefecture on April 14, 2016.

Mobile phones are being charged at the evacuation center a day after the 2016 Kumamoto Earthquake at the Mashiki Town Gymnasium on April 15, 2016 in Mashiki, Kumamoto, Japan. As of April 15 morning, at least nine people died in the powerful earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.4 that struck Kumamoto Prefecture on April 14, 2016. Show more

April 15, 2016| Crédits : Masterpress
05 is seen in the collapsed house a day after the 2016 Kumamoto Earthquake on April 15, 2016 in Mashiki, Kumamoto, Japan. The owner of the house said that the house was damaged more by the aftershock that happened at 0:05. As of April 15 morning, at least nine people died in the powerful earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.4 that struck Kumamoto Prefecture on April 14, 2016.

05 is seen in the collapsed house a day after the 2016 Kumamoto Earthquake on April 15, 2016 in Mashiki, Kumamoto, Japan. The owner of the house said that the house was damaged more by the aftershock that happened at 0:05. As of April 15 morning, at least nine people died in the powerful earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.4 that struck Kumamoto Prefecture on April 14, 2016. Show more

April 15, 2016| Crédits : Masterpress
A resident brushes his teeth at his damaged beauty salon after an earthquake on April 15, 2016 in Mashiki, Kumamoto, Japan. At least nine people have died in a powerful earthquake, with a preliminary magnitude of 6.4, that struck Kumamoto Prefecture yesterday.

A resident brushes his teeth at his damaged beauty salon after an earthquake on April 15, 2016 in Mashiki, Kumamoto, Japan. At least nine people have died in a powerful earthquake, with a preliminary magnitude of 6.4, that struck Kumamoto Prefecture yesterday. Show more

April 15, 2016| Crédits : Taro Karibe
A local resident passes by collapsed house after an earthquake on April 15, 2016 in Mashiki, Kumamoto, Japan. At least nine people have died in a powerful earthquake, with a preliminary magnitude of 6.4, that struck Kumamoto Prefecture yesterday.

A local resident passes by collapsed house after an earthquake on April 15, 2016 in Mashiki, Kumamoto, Japan. At least nine people have died in a powerful earthquake, with a preliminary magnitude of 6.4, that struck Kumamoto Prefecture yesterday. Show more

April 15, 2016| Crédits : Taro Karibe
The roof of a house is left collapsed after an earthquake on April 15, 2016 in Mashiki town, Kumamoto, Japan. At least nine people have died in a powerful earthquake, with a preliminary magnitude of 6.4, that struck Kumamoto Prefecture yesterday.

The roof of a house is left collapsed after an earthquake on April 15, 2016 in Mashiki town, Kumamoto, Japan. At least nine people have died in a powerful earthquake, with a preliminary magnitude of 6.4, that struck Kumamoto Prefecture yesterday. Show more

April 15, 2016| Crédits : Taro Karibe
The roof tiles of Kumamoto Castle are seen damaged by the earthquake on April 15, 2016 in Kumamoto, Japan. Kumamoto Castle is a major tourism destination and one of the country's Important Cultural Properties. As of April 15 morning, at least nine people died in the powerful earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.4 that struck Kumamoto Prefecture on April 14, 2016.

The roof tiles of Kumamoto Castle are seen damaged by the earthquake on April 15, 2016 in Kumamoto, Japan. Kumamoto Castle is a major tourism destination and one of the country's Important Cultural Properties. As of April 15 morning, at least nine people died in the powerful earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.4 that struck Kumamoto Prefecture on April 14, 2016. Show more

April 15, 2016| Crédits : Masterpress
The stone wall of Kumamoto Castle is seen damaged by the earthquake on April 15, 2016 in Kumamoto, Japan. Kumamoto Castle is a major tourism destination and one of the country's Important Cultural Properties. As of April 15 morning, at least nine people died in the powerful earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.4 that struck Kumamoto Prefecture on April 14, 2016.

The stone wall of Kumamoto Castle is seen damaged by the earthquake on April 15, 2016 in Kumamoto, Japan. Kumamoto Castle is a major tourism destination and one of the country's Important Cultural Properties. As of April 15 morning, at least nine people died in the powerful earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.4 that struck Kumamoto Prefecture on April 14, 2016. Show more

April 15, 2016| Crédits : Masterpress
A member of the Japan Self-Defense Forces hands rice balls to people at the soup-run operated at the evacuation center a day after the 2016 Kumamoto Earthquake at the Mashiki Town Hall on April 15, 2016 in Mashiki, Kumamoto, Japan. As of April 15 morning, at least nine people died in the powerful earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.4 that struck Kumamoto Prefecture on April 14, 2016.

A member of the Japan Self-Defense Forces hands rice balls to people at the soup-run operated at the evacuation center a day after the 2016 Kumamoto Earthquake at the Mashiki Town Hall on April 15, 2016 in Mashiki, Kumamoto, Japan. As of April 15 morning, at least nine people died in the powerful earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.4 that struck Kumamoto Prefecture on April 14, 2016. Show more

April 15, 2016| Crédits : Masterpress

Mots clés

A sign shows Kumamoto Castle damaged by the earthquake is closed on... Photo d'actualitéAccident et désastre,Catastrophe naturelle,Château de Kumamoto,Culture japonaise,Destruction,Endommagé,Environnement,Horizontal,Japanese Castle,Japon,Montrer,Photographie,Préfecture de Kumamoto,Séisme à Kumamoto 2016,Tremblement de terrePhotographer Collection: Getty Images News 2016 Getty ImagesKUMAMOTO, JAPAN - APRIL 15: A sign shows Kumamoto Castle damaged by the earthquake is closed on April 15, 2016 in Kumamoto, Japan. Kumamoto Castle is a major tourism destination and one of the country's Important Cultural Properties. As of April 15 morning, at least nine people died in the powerful earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.4 that struck Kumamoto Prefecture on April 14, 2016. (Photo by Masterpress/Getty Images)