Death toll from Japan earthquake climbs to 34 - aljazeera.com
A magnitude 7.1 earthquake in Japan's Kumamoto Prefecture has resulted in 34 deaths and numerous injuries. Rescue operations are ongoing as the region faces power outages, infrastructure damage, and the threat of aftershocks.
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This is a significant natural disaster impacting public safety and infrastructure in a major global economy.
The magnitude 7.1 quake has killed 34 people and left six more seriously injured.
x whatsapp-stroke copylink google Add Al Jazeera on Google info Rescue workers conduct a search operation at the damaged Aeon shopping centre after a magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck Japan's southern Kumamoto Prefecture, July 30, 2026 [Kim Kyung-Hoon/Reuters] By Reuters Published On 31 Jul 2026 31 Jul 2026 The death toll from a powerful earthquake in southwestern Japan has risen to 34, up from 25, authorities said.
The Kumamoto prefecture government confirmed the figure on Friday, adding that six more people were seriously injured.
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