Death toll rises to 28 following 7.1-magnitude earthquake in Kumamoto, Japan
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Kumamoto residents, Japanese government
Kumamoto, Japan
2026-07-28
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Read our editorial policy- Earlier version 27/30/2026, 7:01:09 AM
A 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck Kumamoto, Japan, on July 28, 2026. The death toll has been revised to 28. Rescue operations are ongoing at a collapsed shopping mall.
- Earlier version 17/30/2026, 5:01:06 AM
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