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Japan’s Rescuers Battle Cruel Heat After Major Earthquake

Kumamoto faces a “double disaster,” as rescuers work in 100 degree heat, and shelters with limited air-conditioning put displaced people at risk for heatstroke.

A woman collecting water on Friday from a stream near a home that collapsed after this week’s earthquake in Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan.
Reçu — 28 juillet 2026 NYT > World News

After Large Earthquake, Japan ‘Races Against Time’ to Reach People Trapped

29 juillet 2026 à 07:27
Rescue personnel are working to free those trapped in collapsed buildings after a 6.8-magnitude earthquake struck Kumamoto on Tuesday.

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Rescuers working at a collapsed house in Hikawa, Kumamoto Prefecture, on Wednesday.

What to Know About the Kumamoto Earthquake in Japan

30 juillet 2026 à 02:41
The 6.8-magnitude quake in southwestern Japan killed 30 people and injured dozens of others. Crews were searching for survivors in a collapsed mall.

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A powerful 6.8-magnitude earthquake rocked southwest Japan on Tuesday, causing fires, damaging historic structures and killing dozens.

Here’s the latest.

28 juillet 2026 à 05:15
The quake struck near the coastal city of Uto in southern Japan. There were no immediate reports of damage.

6.8-Magnitude Earthquake in Japan Triggers Tsunami Warning

28 juillet 2026 à 04:28
The quake struck near the coastal city of Uto in southern Japan. There were no immediate reports of damage.

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A tsunami warning following an earthquake in Japan on Tuesday.
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