Japan earthquake searches continue into night, with people missing in mall and collapsed factory - BBC
A 7.1 magnitude earthquake has struck Japan's Kumamoto prefecture, causing building collapses and at least 13 deaths. Rescue operations are currently underway as officials race to find survivors trapped in the rubble.
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Natural disasters of this scale have significant humanitarian and economic impacts, requiring large-scale emergency mobilization.
The collapsed worship hall of Yatshushiro Shrine after an earthquake with a magnitude of 7.1 struck Japan's southern Kumamoto prefecture
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi warns it is "truly a race against time" to rescue people trapped under rubble, 24 hours after an earthquake struck the south of Japan.
Death toll rises: Authorities say 13 people have been confirmed dead after an earthquake struck at 16:27 local time (07:27 GMT) on Tuesday.
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