Shopping mall collapses after magnitude 7.1 earthquake in Japan’s Kumamoto (1/3)

Photo shows a collapsed mall amid a magnitude 7.1 earthquake hitting Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan, July 28, 2026. (Photo/Agencies)

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said the death toll from the powerful earthquake that struck Kumamoto Prefecture had risen to 13, including deaths that are still being investigated to determine whether they were related to the 7.1-magnitude tremor, public broadcaster NHK reported Wednesday.

Photo shows a collapsed mall amid a magnitude 7.1 earthquake hitting Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan, July 28, 2026. (Photo/Agencies)

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said the death toll from the powerful earthquake that struck Kumamoto Prefecture had risen to 13, including deaths that are still being investigated to determine whether they were related to the 7.1-magnitude tremor, public broadcaster NHK reported Wednesday.

Photo shows a collapsed mall amid a magnitude 7.1 earthquake hitting Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan, July 28, 2026. (Photo/Agencies)

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said the death toll from the powerful earthquake that struck Kumamoto Prefecture had risen to 13, including deaths that are still being investigated to determine whether they were related to the 7.1-magnitude tremor, public broadcaster NHK reported Wednesday.