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Magnitude-7.1 earthquake hits Japan's Kumamoto, sparking persistent aftershocks

More than 30 aftershocks have been recorded in Kumamoto Prefecture in southwest Japan less than two hours after a magnitude-7.1earthquake struck the area at 4:27 p.m. local time on July 28, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency.

Over 50 injured people were sent to a hospital in Kumamoto's Minami Ward, with one unconscious, according to the Japanese media.

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