Japan Earthquake Death Toll Reaches 13 as Rescue Efforts Continue

A 6.8 magnitude earthquake struck Japan's Kumamoto prefecture on July 28, 2026, killing at least 13 people and causing widespread infrastructure damage, including a partial collapse at a shopping mall.

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi confirmed the death toll, while approximately 260,000 people were instructed to evacuate as authorities warned of potential aftershocks and landslides over the next week.

Toyota and Honda halted operations at regional plants until Friday to assess damage, while over 36,000 homes remain without electricity as temperatures are expected to reach 34C.