Japan earthquake death toll rises as rescue teams search for missing amid aftershocks
A 6.8 magnitude earthquake struck southern Japan, resulting in at least five deaths and widespread infrastructure damage. Rescue operations are underway as authorities warn of potential aftershocks and landslides in the coming week.
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Natural disasters of this scale highlight the vulnerability of regional infrastructure and the critical importance of emergency response and disaster preparedness.
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Prefer the Guardian on Google At least five people have been killed, and nine are missing after a 6.8 magnitude earthquake struck southern Japan on Tuesday, injuring hundreds and knocking out power and water to tens of thousands.
The quake – which registered a maximum 7 on the Japanese shindo intensity scale – hit at 4.27pm on Tuesday, centred on Kumamoto prefecture on the southern Kyushu island.
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