Key points
- Japan’s prime minister reported 13 deaths and many injuries after a magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck on July 28.
- More than 260,000 people evacuated from the Kumamoto area on Kyushu after the earthquake.
- Rescue operations continued for people reported missing, while damaged roads and power outages affected communities across the region.
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At least 50 people were hospitalized, and officials said the tsunami threat had subsided as authorities continued assessing damage in Kumamoto.
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Officials said the tsunami threat had subsided, while authorities continued assessing injuries, infrastructure damage and fires after the Kumamoto earthquake.
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Officials confirmed that the tsunami threat had subsided, while emergency teams continued assessing injuries and damage after the earthquake.
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Kyushu Electric Power reported electricity losses affecting about 40,000 homes, while JR Kyushu suspended rail operations after the earthquake.
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Japan’s Defense Ministry said it had dispatched personnel and aircraft to assess damage and support disaster relief operations.
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Government search-and-rescue teams are assessing damage, and officials have urged residents to prepare for possible strong aftershocks.
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Japan’s prime minister reported 13 deaths as rescue operations continued for people missing after the July 28 earthquake.
With information from: Al Jazeera, Deutsche Welle, Euronews, France 24.
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