On Tuesday, a powerful earthquake with a magnitude of *6.8* struck the city of Kumamoto in southwestern Japan, killing at least *13 people*. The quake also left many missing and caused widespread destruction, including the partial collapse of the Aeon shopping mall, where an explosion was reported after staff and customers had evacuated. Rescue efforts are underway, with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi** warning that it is a "race against time" to rescue those trapped. The Japanese Self-Defence Forces and firefighters from Taiwan have joined in the search and rescue operations. In addition to the Aeon mall, other damaged buildings include a paper factory and collapsed houses. The earthquake also triggered more than *100 aftershocks* in the region, prompting authorities to warn residents of potential strong aftershocks with a maximum seismic intensity of 7.
| Signal | Value | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Correction rate | 0.000 | 0.4 |
| Uncertainty density | 0.090 | 0.25 |
| Assertive mismatch rate | 0.000 | 0.35 |