Death toll from Japan earthquake climbs to 34
Summary
A strong earthquake in southwestern Japan has caused 34 deaths and injured several people. The quake damaged buildings, cut power to thousands of homes, and halted train services on the island of Kyushu.Key Facts
- The earthquake measured magnitude 7.1 and struck near Uki city in Kumamoto prefecture.
- Deaths increased from 25 to 34 as of the latest report.
- About 40,000 homes lost power after the quake.
- Rail services in the area were stopped temporarily.
- Nearly half of the deaths happened at a paper mill and possibly from a gas explosion at a store.
- Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi warned people to expect aftershocks.
- Help efforts are harder because of water shortages and summer heat.
- Japan frequently experiences earthquakes, with a major quake in Kumamoto 10 years ago killing 275 people.
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