The death toll from a powerful earthquake that struck southwestern Japan has risen to 13, with rescue teams continuing to search for the missing. Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi confirmed the number of fatalities Wednesday morning as military personnel mobilized thousands in response to the quake, which registered a maximum 7 on the Japanese shindo intensity scale.
Dozens have been hospitalized following the earthquake that hit southern Japan, particularly in the Kumamoto region. Reports indicate at least two women were killed after a shopping mall partially collapsed in the town of Kashima. The earthquake prompted a large-scale mobilization of military personnel to assist with rescue and recovery efforts.
The search for missing individuals is described as a “race against time” as authorities work to reach affected areas and provide assistance. While details regarding the extent of damage remain fluid, reports suggest significant disruption in several communities. No right-leaning outlets reported on this story among the sources examined.
As of Wednesday morning, rescue operations were ongoing, focusing on locating individuals trapped under debris and providing medical care to those injured. The full scope of the devastation is still being assessed.
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