World · 30 July 2026

Japan earthquake kills 30, with rescuers racing to find survivors

Rescuers in Japan's Kumamoto prefecture face a diminishing window of opportunity to locate survivors, following a potent 7.1 magnitude earthquake that struck two days ago. The tremor hit on Tuesday, leaving at least 30 people dead and 63 injured, five seriously. Thousands are in evacuation centres with many homes still without water or electricity.

By BriefTea Editorial · 30 July 2026 at 8:05

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