1 min readJul 29, 2026 08:08 AM IST Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said that 13 people were confirmed dead after a powerful earthquake struck the southern Japanese city of Kumamoto. “There are people who are still waiting to be rescued, and it’s a race against time,” Takaichi said. “We will marshal all available resources…
An earthquake of 7.1 magnitude battered buildings and a shopping centre in south-western Japan, leaving several people feared dead and trapped in a mall in Kumamoto on Tuesday afternoon, reports stated, quoting emergency services. Damage to historical Kumamoto Castle Due to the impact of the earthquake, one of Japan’s oldest castles, Kumamoto Castle, was damaged,…
Show Quick Read Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom Major earthquake caused explosion, collapsing Kumamoto mall’s second floor. Authorities search for 20-30 people unaccounted for inside. Numerous fires, structural damages reported; TSMC evacuated employees. A powerful earthquake that struck Japan’s Kumamoto Prefecture on Tuesday triggered an explosion at the Aeon Mall Kumamoto in…
TOKYO: A powerful earthquake struck off the northern coast of Japan during rush hour on Thursday morning, but the country’s meteorological agency said there was no danger of a tsunami and no serious injuries were reported. The temblor shook dozens of towns across northeastern Japan and was even mildly felt in the capital, Tokyo. It…
