A massive 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck outside Osaka Monday morning, leaving at least four dead and 300 injured.
Update 12:18 p.m. EDT June 18: Authorities confirmed a fourth person has died as a result of Monday's quake.
Kyodo News reported identified the victim as an 81-year-old woman who died after a wardrobe fell on her.
Three other people have died in the earthquake: two men in their 80’s and a 9-year-old girl.
Original report: According to The Associated Press, the dead included two elderly men and a 9-year-old girl killed at school when a wall fell.
The quake registered around 8 a.m. with an initial strength of 5.9, the Japan Meteorological Agency said.
PM Abe stresses rescuing lives is of utmost importance. He tells reporters at 0859 local time an hour after the big earthquake in Osaka.He says the government is trying to gather information on damage, prepare for rescue and relief, and inform the latest to the public
— michiyo ishida (@MichiyoCNA) June 18, 2018
There was no tsunami threat however morning commutes were disrupted as trains were not running and power was out to many homes, according to the Japan Times.
Kansai Electric Power Co. said nuclear plants in Fukui Prefecture were operating normally.
The Associated Press contributed to this report. This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
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