Japan minimized deaths from a major earthquake, according to a New York Times report that credits Kumamoto's earthquake-resistant building and local search-and-rescue training after deadly tremors a decade ago. Image: NYT > World News via source articleClimate
Japan Minimized Deaths From a Major Earthquake, Report Says Japan minimized deaths from a major earthquake, according to a New York Times report that credits Kumamoto's earthquake-resistant building and local search-and-rescue training after deadly tremors a decade ago.
Developing low confidence Aug 7, 2026, 10:05 AM UTC
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Security Camera Footage Shows Doctors Shielding Patient as Magnitude 6.8 Earthquake Shook Kumamoto Hospital Operating Room, Goes Viral and Captures Global Attention Security camera video showing doctors shielding a patient on the operating table as a powerful magnitude 6.8 earthquake shook the operating room at a Kumamoto hospital in Japan has gone viral and captured global attention.
high confidence Aug 7, 2026, 7:05 AM UTC
Deaths occur during extreme heat in Japan Image: NYT > World News via source articleGeneral News
Three female lions die at Tokyo Zoo amid blistering summer temperatures Deaths occur during extreme heat in Japan
Developing high confidence Aug 4, 2026, 6:11 PM UTC
First detected July 31, 2026 at 02:44 UTC. Image: PerthNow via source articleClimate
Death toll from Japan earthquake rises to 34 Reported by PerthNow and Daily Maverick. First detected July 31, 2026 at 02:44 UTC.
medium confidence Jul 31, 2026, 3:22 AM UTC
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Japan quake toll hits 30 as survivors struggle in heat Reported by IOL section feed for News and france24.com. First detected July 30, 2026 at 06:18 UTC.
medium confidence Jul 30, 2026, 9:12 AM UTC
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Magnitude 6.8 earthquake strikes Japan, Aeon shopping centre explodes and collapses; search teams look for survivors An earthquake of magnitude 6.8 shatters the Aeon mall, leading to an explosion and collapse, with rescue teams searching for victims.
Developing high confidence Jul 30, 2026, 12:29 AM UTC
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Major earthquake in Japan leaves dozens dead, widespread damage ignites emergency response A major earthquake struck Japan, causing widespread damage and casualties, leading to a large‑scale rescue and recovery effort.
Developing high confidence Jul 29, 2026, 1:49 PM UTC
A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck Japan’s southern Kyushu island (Kumamoto area) on July 28, 2026, killing at least 13 people (including five in a factory) and leaving many wounded, with rescue operations still underway to locate missing… Image: france24.com via source articleClimate
At least 13 dead in Japan after magnitude 7.1 earthquake A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck Japan’s southern Kyushu island (Kumamoto area) on July 28, 2026, killing at least 13 people (including five in a factory) and leaving many wounded, with rescue operations still underway to locate missing persons.
Developing high confidence Jul 29, 2026, 9:05 AM UTC
First detected July 29, 2026 at 02:43 UTC. Image: South China Morning Post via source articleGeneral News
Japan quake toll rises to 13 as rescuers haul people from collapsed mall Reported by South China Morning Post and Daily Maverick. First detected July 29, 2026 at 02:43 UTC.
medium confidence Jul 29, 2026, 3:37 AM UTC
