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The Kumamoto Earthquake Has Claimed 39 Lives, with 3,121 People Evacuating.

Summary by NHK World
As of 2 p.m. on August 16, the Kumamoto earthquake has caused 39 deaths in Kumamoto Prefecture, including those suspected of being disaster-related deaths, while 3,121 people are still taking refuge in evacuation shelters.

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The Kumamoto Earthquake Has Claimed 39 Lives, with 3,121 People Evacuating.

As of 2 p.m. on August 16, the Kumamoto earthquake has caused 39 deaths in Kumamoto Prefecture, including those suspected of being disaster-related deaths, while 3,121 people are still taking refuge in evacuation shelters.

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NHK World broke the news in Tokyo, Japan on Monday, August 17, 2026.
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