Key facts
- A Hongkonger in Kumamoto, Japan, experienced a "quite scary" earthquake with violent ground shaking.
- Individuals from Hong Kong in Kumamoto are assisting other travelers affected by the earthquake.
A resident of Hong Kong who was in Kumamoto, Japan, during an earthquake described the experience as "quite scary" due to the violent shaking of the ground. In the aftermath, Hongkongers in the affected city have come together to offer assistance to other travelers.
The initial report highlighted the personal shock and fear experienced by the individual during the seismic event.