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Kumamoto earthquake death toll rises to 13

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said the earthquake death toll in Kumamoto Prefecture climbed to 13.
WHO: Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi
WHAT: Said the earthquake death toll climbed to 13 and urged rescue efforts for people trapped under rubble
WHEN: Jul 29, 2026 at 12:55 AM ET
WHERE: Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan
WHY: The death toll increased after the magnitude-7.1 earthquake struck southwestern Japan and people remained trapped under rubble
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