In Pictures: Japan hit by 6.7 magnitude earthquake

Updated / Thursday, 6 Sep 2018 17:53
It is the latest episode in a miserable summer of natural disasters in Japan
It is the latest episode in a miserable summer of natural disasters in Japan

At least seven people have died and dozens are missing after a 6.7 magnitude earthquake struck the northern island of Hokkaido in Japan.

The quake triggered landslides and cut power to the region's 5.3 million residents.

Aerial pictures show landslides exposing barren hillsides in southern Hokkaido
Aerial pictures show landslides exposing barren hillsides in southern Hokkaido
The earthquake struck at a depth of 40km
The earthquake struck at a depth of 40km
Hokkaido's main airport was closed due to damage caused by the earthquake
Hokkaido's main airport was closed due to damage caused by the earthquake
Residents from an earthquake-hit area take shelter at an elementary school in Abira town
Residents from an earthquake-hit area take shelter at an elementary school in Abira town
A series of smaller aftershocks followed the initial quake
A series of smaller aftershocks followed the initial quake
According to reports, 33 people are missing and 300 are injured
According to reports, 33 people are missing and 300 are injured
The death toll from the earthquake is likely to rise
The death toll from the earthquake is likely to rise
The earthquake caused an electrical blackout in Sapporo
The earthquake caused an electrical blackout in Sapporo

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