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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.
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Magnitude 7.1 Earthquake Strikes Kumamoto, 13 Dead and 260 000 Evacuated
The quake rattled Kyushu, knocking out power, rupturing roads, leaving many injured and prompting a massive search for missing residents amid ongoing rescue efforts.
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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.
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7.1‑Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Kyushu, Japan, on 28 July 2026
Japan is reeling from a major 7.1 earthquake that hit Kyushu island.
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Japan earthquake damages Kumamoto Castle
Historic Japanese fortress suffers structural harm amid recent seismic activity.
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7.1‑Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Japan, Leaving Casualties and Building Collapses in its Wake
A powerful quake has caused severe damage, trapping residents in a collapsed shopping mall and prompting ongoing rescue operations.
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Powerful earthquake hits Japan, injuring at least 50
Reported by Sydney Morning Herald - Latest News and Brisbane Times - Latest News. First detected July 28, 2026 at 12:08 UTC.
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7.1‑Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Southwest Japan, Collapses Aeon Mall, Causes Multiple Deaths
An earthquake measuring 7.1 on the Richter scale struck southwestern Japan, causing the Aeon shopping mall in Kashima to collapse and resulting in multiple deaths and people trapped inside.
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Magnitude 7.1 earthquake strikes Kumamoto, Japan, injuring people and triggering explosion at Aeon Mall
A 7.1‑magnitude quake hit Kumamoto, Japan, causing injuries and an explosion at the Aeon Mall, leaving shoppers trapped inside.
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Major earthquake hits Japan’s Kyushu region
Reported by Sports News - Latest Sports and Football News | Sky News and Daily Maverick. First detected July 28, 2026 at 09:07 UTC.