A powerful 7.1-magnitude earthquake has struck southwestern Japan, killing at least 13 people and leaving widespread destruction across Kumamoto Prefecture. The quake toppled buildings, damaged roads and bridges, derailed a cargo train, and sparked multiple fires. Authorities say a gas leak likely triggered a deadly explosion at a shopping mall, where several people remain missing.

Around 300,000 residents have been urged to evacuate as strong aftershocks continue to shake the region. Rescue teams, supported by Japan's military, are carrying out search and relief operations while officials assess the damage. The historic Kumamoto Castle has also suffered fresh damage, years after the devastating 2016 earthquakes.

Japan Hit by Devastating 7.1 Earthquake | Death Toll Rises, Rescue Operations Underway

A massive earthquake hit Russia on July 30 that triggered tsunami warnings in Japan. The quake is termed as the strongest in the history of Russia since 1952. The Pacific Ring of Fire is the region that triggers the entire situation. Read here to know more. 

Russia-Japan earthquake: What is Pacific Ring of Fire that caused strongest quake in region since 1952? WION Explains

An earthquake measuring 7.0 magnitude on the Richter Scale hit Indonesia on Friday evening. The string quake was recorded in the sea north of the Indonesian island of Java, as per a report by the US Geological Survey (USGS).

Strong earthquake of magnitude 7.0 hits Indonesia's Java Islands: Reports

Vanuatu islands, located between Australia and Fiji, witnessed eruption of an active underwater volcano on Wednesday, with visuals on social media showing huge fumes of ash going up in the oceanic skyline.

Vanuatu volcano throws up huge fumes of ash into Pacific's 'Ring of Fire'

Indonesia's Mount Merapi, one of the world's most active volcanoes, erupted Thursday as fiery red molten lava streamed down from the crater and it belched clouds of grey ash 2,000 metres into the sky.

Indonesia: Caution advisory issued as Mount Merapi erupts

A powerful earthquake struck the southern Philippines on Thursday, killing at least four people and sparking searches of seriously damaged buildings that had already been rattled by two previous deadly tremors in recent weeks.

New powerful quake hits South Philippines

An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.6 hit central Mindanao in the southern Philippines on Tuesday, shaking buildings and causing residents to rush from schools and offices.

6.6-magnitude earthquake strikes off southern Philippines

At least three people were killed and dozens injured when a magnitude 6.4 earthquake struck the southern Philippines late on Wednesday, authorities said on Thursday.

Death toll rises to three from Philippines earthquake

A tsunami killed at least 62 people on the Indonesian islands of Java and Sumatra and injured hundreds following an underwater landslide caused by a volcanic eruption on Saturday, the disaster mitigation agency said.

Indonesia: Major tsunamis, earthquakes in recent years