At least 13 dead after Japan earthquake as rescuers scramble to find survivors

Muzammil Hussain July 30, 2026

An aerial shot shows a building that indicates it's a mall, with damage to the structure's roof and exterior shown, and debris on the ground.

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said 13 people have been found dead after a powerful quake shook part of southwestern Japan. She said rescue workers were continuing to search for the missing on Wednesday morning.

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said 13 people have been found dead after a powerful quake shook part of southwestern Japan. She said rescue workers were continuing to search for the missing on Wednesday morning. An aerial shot shows a building that indicates it's a mall, with damage to the structure's roof and exterior shown, and debris on the ground.

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said 13 people have been found dead after a powerful quake shook part of southwestern Japan. She said rescue workers were continuing to search for the missing on Wednesday morning.