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IN PHOTOS: Aftermath of a M7.1 earthquake in sweltering Kumamoto Prefecture

Search teams are assessing collapsed buildings, cracked roads and transport disruptions after the quake damaged multiple towns, officials said.

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Emergency crews searched through damaged areas after a magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck Japan's Kumamoto Prefecture, toppling buildings, disrupting transport networks and prompting evacuation warnings as authorities worked to assess casualties and damage amid sweltering summer heat.
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BBC News broke the news in London, United Kingdom on Wednesday, July 29, 2026.
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