New Dlehi, July 28 -- External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday expressed deep concern over the powerful earthquake that struck Japan's Kumamoto prefecture, conveying India's steadfast solidarity and support to the Japanese government and its people.

According to public broadcaster NHK, a massive magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck southwestern Japan's Kyushu region on Tuesday afternoon, registering the maximum level 7 on the country's seismic intensity scale.

In a post on X, Jaishankar extended his condolences and well wishes for those impacted by the tremor.

"Deeply concerned at the news of the earthquake that struck Kumamoto prefecture in Japan. Express our solidarity and support to the Government and people of Japan as they res...