Rescuers Search for the Missing After Japan Earthquake as Death Toll Rises to 13
- On Wednesday, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi confirmed at least 13 people died after a 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck Kumamoto on Kyushu island late Tuesday, with rescuers searching for survivors trapped beneath rubble.
- Japan accounts for about 20% of the world's earthquakes magnitude 6.0 or greater due to its location on the 'Ring of Fire,' while a massive earthquake in Kumamoto 10 years ago killed 275 people and damaged thousands of buildings.
- With more than 36,000 homes lacking power, authorities advised over 260,000 residents to evacuate amid heat stroke risks on Wednesday; rescuers pulled eight people from a partially collapsed Aeon mall early that morning.
- Describing the crisis as a 'race against time,' Takaichi told reporters in Tokyo that the government is marshaling all available resources to save as many people as possible.
- Major companies including Honda and Tokyo Electron suspended operations through Wednesday, while authorities warned residents to remain alert for further strong quakes for about a week.
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Japan PM says rescuers in 'race against time' for missing after powerful earthquake
Soldiers and emergency workers combed through a badly damaged shopping mall and collapsed houses looking for trapped survivors Wednesday after a powerful earthquake that killed at least 13 people and left many missing in southwestern Japan.
The Aeon shopping mall in Kashima city was badly damaged in the earthquake, and a search is underway for anyone who may be trapped.
A heavy earthquake caused houses to collapse in Japan and roads to be destroyed. Several people died, car and chip manufacturers had to stop production. Then there was an explosion in a shopping mall.
At least 13 people have died in the 7.1 magnitude earthquake that struck the Kumamoto region in southwestern Japan. Many people are still missing, and soldiers and search and rescue teams are continuing their efforts to reach those trapped under the rubble.
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