Japan quake toll rises, people still missing in damaged mall and factory
Summary
A strong earthquake with a magnitude of 7.1 struck the Kumamoto area in southwestern Japan, killing at least 18 people and injuring 62. Rescue teams continue searching damaged buildings, including a shopping mall and a factory, where people are still missing.Key Facts
- The earthquake hit on July 27, 2026, in Kumamoto, on Japan’s southern island of Kyushu.
- At least 18 people have died, and 62 others were injured, six seriously.
- The Aeon Mall in Kashima city was heavily damaged, with a gas explosion causing further harm and trapping people inside.
- Three employees are still missing at the mall, and three deaths were confirmed from the explosion.
- A collapsed chimney at a Nippon Paper Industries factory killed five people, with four others still missing.
- Nearly 34,900 homes had no electricity, and about 15,000 had no water after the quake.
- More than 8,800 people evacuated to over 400 shelters where air conditioning was provided due to hot weather.
- Japan’s Self Defense Forces and firefighters from Taiwan joined rescue efforts, with officials calling it a race against time.
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