Kumamoto prefectural government
Coverage of Kumamoto prefectural government in the Nexus archive.
- Japan ends rescue at quake-hit shopping centre after explosion kills 7
Japan's Kumamoto prefectural government ended rescue operations at an Aeon shopping centre in Kashima after seven workers died in an explosion linked to a magnitude 7.1 earthquake. The second floor collapsed in a possible gas explosion, and no one is believed unaccounted for following searches by local authorities and the Self-Defence Forces.
- Quake survivors in southwestern Japan sleep in cars in sweltering heat as death toll rises to 34
A magnitude 7.1 earthquake in southwestern Japan caused 34 deaths, damaged over 1,500 buildings, and left survivors without power or water, forcing some to sleep in cars. The historic Kinparo inn in Yatsushiro City was severely damaged, and local businesses face operational challenges due to resource shortages.
- Quake survivors in southwestern Japan sleep in cars in sweltering heat as death toll rises to 34
A magnitude 7.1 earthquake in southwestern Japan has killed 34 people, damaged over 1,500 buildings, and left thousands without water or power. Survivors face sweltering heat, fuel shortages, and crowded shelters, with some sleeping in cars to avoid heat-related illnesses. The Japanese government and military are working to restore supplies, while industrial disruptions threaten semiconductor and auto-parts supply chains.
- Death toll from southwestern Japan quake climbs to 34 as rescuers again search damaged mall
A magnitude 7.1 earthquake in southwestern Japan has killed 34 people, with rescuers searching collapsed structures like the Aeon Mall in Kashima and a factory in Yatsushiro. Over 79,000 homes lack water, 2,700 are without electricity, and thousands face heat-related risks amid summer temperatures exceeding 35°C.
- Death toll from southwestern Japan quake climbs to 34 as rescuers again search damaged mall
A magnitude 7.1 earthquake in southwestern Japan caused 34 confirmed deaths, damaged infrastructure including a mall and factory, and left over 9,000 people in shelters. Search efforts continue at the collapsed Aeon Mall in Kashima and a factory in Yatsushiro, with 11 rescued and 18 confirmed dead at those sites.
- Death toll from southwestern Japan quake climbs to 34 as rescuers search damaged mall
The death toll from a magnitude 7.1 earthquake in southwestern Japan's Kumamoto Prefecture has risen to 34, with rescuers searching the collapsed Aeon Mall Kumamoto. The quake, which struck Kyushu on Tuesday, caused an explosion at the mall, toppled a factory chimney, and flattened homes, leaving over 80 injured.
- Death toll from southwestern Japan quake climbs to 34 as rescuers search damaged mall
The death toll from a powerful earthquake in southwestern Japan has risen to 34, with an explosion at a mall, a collapsed factory chimney, and flattened homes reported. Rescuers are searching the damaged mall for survivors.
- Death toll from southwestern Japan quake climbs to 34 as rescuers again search damaged mall
The death toll from a magnitude 7.1 earthquake in southwestern Japan's Kyushu region rose to 34, with 7 confirmed dead and 11 rescued at the collapsed Aeon Mall in Kashima, and 9 dead and 11 rescued at a factory in Yatsushiro. Over 9,000 people remain in shelters, and more than 3,500 homes lack electricity.
- Hope dwindles for rescue in southwestern Japan quake as death toll climbs to 25
A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck Kumamoto, Kyushu, Japan, killing 25 people and injuring 86. Survivors face challenges with power outages, heat risks, and shelter shortages, as evacuees sleep in cars, tents, and shelters. The Kumamoto prefectural government confirmed 25 deaths linked to the disaster, with nine more under investigation.
- Japan earthquake death toll climbs as hopes wane for additional rescues
A powerful earthquake in southwestern Japan has killed at least 25 people, with officials suggesting the death toll may be higher. Rescue hopes are diminishing as the situation worsens.
- Hope dwindles for rescue in southwestern Japan quake as death toll climbs to 25
A magnitude 7.1 earthquake in southwestern Japan's Kumamoto area killed 25 people and injured 86, with rescue efforts facing diminishing hope for survivors. Thousands remain in evacuation centers due to damaged infrastructure, power outages, and heatstroke risks as temperatures rise.
- Hope dwindles for rescue in southwestern Japan quake as death toll climbs to 23
A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck Kumamoto, Japan, killing 23 people (with a higher police tally of 28) and injuring 63, causing widespread damage including collapsed structures and power outages. Rescue efforts continue as survivors face challenges like heat stroke risks and displacement in shelters or cars.
- Hope dwindles for rescue in southwestern Japan quake as death toll climbs to 23
A magnitude 7.1 earthquake in southwestern Japan's Kumamoto area caused at least 23 deaths, 63 injuries, and significant damage, including a mall explosion and factory chimney collapse. Rescue efforts continue as hope fades for survivors, with thousands displaced and infrastructure disrupted.
- Hope dwindles for rescue in southwestern Japan quake as death toll climbs to 23
A magnitude 7.1 earthquake in southwestern Japan's Kumamoto area caused at least 23 deaths, 63 injuries, and significant damage, including a mall explosion and collapsed structures. Rescuers face diminishing hope for finding survivors.
- Hope dwindles for rescue in southwestern Japan quake as death toll climbs to 23
A powerful earthquake in southwestern Japan has resulted in 23 deaths, with diminishing hope for rescue efforts. The Kumamoto prefectural government reported the updated death toll.
- Hope dwindles for rescue in southwestern Japan quake as death toll climbs to 23
A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck the Kumamoto area in southwestern Japan, killing 23 people, injuring 63, and causing significant damage including a mall explosion and factory chimney collapse. Rescue efforts continue as hope for finding survivors dwindles, with thousands displaced and infrastructure disrupted.