Event Brief
Japan quake death toll rises to 34
Filed: Jul 31, 2026 at 2:07 AM ET
Summary: Japan’s Kumamoto prefecture confirmed 34 deaths and six serious injuries from a magnitude 7.1 quake.
WHO: Kumamoto prefecture government
WHAT: Confirmed the earthquake death toll rose to 34 and six more people were seriously injured.
WHEN: Jul 31, 2026 at 12:03 AM ET
WHERE: Uki, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan
WHY: The death toll increased after the magnitude 7.1 earthquake near Uki caused fatalities and serious injuries.
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