Death toll from Japan earthquake rises to 28 as rescue efforts intensify in Kumamoto
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The death toll from the powerful earthquake that struck southwestern Japan on Tuesday has risen to 28, according to the central government. The figure, provided by police, includes people whose deaths are suspected to be linked to the disaster, public broadcaster NHK quoted a government spokesman in Tokyo as saying.
The earthquake, which had a magnitude of 7.1, caused significant damage to buildings and infrastructure in the region. Authorities in Kumamoto prefecture on Japan's southwestern main island earlier reported 17 confirmed deaths, according to the Kyodo news agency. Search and rescue operations were continuing after the earthquake struck on Tuesday afternoon.
Many buildings in the region were destroyed, raising fears that the death toll could rise further. Dozens of people were also injured, according to local media. More than a day after the powerful quake, thousands of households remained without electricity or running water. More than 10,000 people were still staying in emergency shelters early on Thursday.
The earthquake caused severe damage to several structures, including a shopping mall in Kashima where an explosion occurred after the initial shaking. At least five people were killed at the Aeon shopping center, and several others were missing. The explosion caused the second floor of the mall to collapse, trapping multiple people inside.
At the Nippon Paper Industries plant in Yatsushiro, a large chimney collapsed, killing at least eight people and leaving several others missing. The earthquake also caused damage to historical structures, such as the walls of Kumamoto Castle, which partially collapsed.
Rescue efforts were ongoing, with hundreds of firefighters, police officers, and self-defense force personnel involved in the search for survivors. The government spokesman, Minoru Kihara, stated that the rescue operations were becoming increasingly urgent as time passed.
The earthquake struck at 16:27 local time on Tuesday, with its epicenter located about 10 kilometers below the surface in Kumamoto prefecture. The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) issued a brief tsunami alert following the quake, but it was later lifted.
The earthquake was followed by numerous aftershocks, including one with a magnitude of 5.8 on Wednesday night. Authorities warned of the possibility of further strong tremors in the coming days.
The disaster has left thousands of households without power and water, and many residents were struggling with the heat and lack of basic necessities. The government was working to provide assistance to those affected and to restore essential services as quickly as possible.
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