- The Kumamoto prefecture government confirmed the figure on Friday, adding that six more people were seriously injured.
- Nearly half of the deaths were linked to two incidents: structural damage at a Nippon Paper Industries paper mill, and a possible gas explosion at an Aeon store.
- Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has urged residents to remain vigilant for further strong aftershocks.
The death toll from a magnitude 7.1 earthquake in southwestern Japan has risen to 34, with six others seriously injured, according to local authorities.
The Kumamoto prefecture government confirmed the updated figures on Friday, following the earthquake that struck near the city of Uki on Tuesday.1
The quake knocked out power to about 40,000 homes, halted rail services, and triggered tsunami warnings across Japan’s southern island of Kyushu.
Nearly half of the deaths were linked to two incidents: structural damage at a Nippon Paper Industries paper mill and a possible gas explosion at an Aeon store.2
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has urged residents to remain vigilant for further strong aftershocks, emphasizing the need for preparedness in the wake of such disasters.3
Authorities continue to assess the damage and provide assistance to affected areas as the situation develops.
“Nearly half of the deaths are linked to structural damage at a Nippon Paper Industries paper mill and a possible gas explosion at an Aeon store. The Kumamoto prefecture government confirmed the death toll on Friday, adding that six more people were seriously injured.”
