Kumamoto quake death toll rises to 39

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Kumamoto Prefecture says the earthquake death toll has increased to 39, with 205 casualties and 23 severely injured.

WHO: Kumamoto Prefecture’s disaster response headquarters

WHAT: Reported the earthquake death toll rose to 39 and updated casualty and injury figures

WHEN: Reported Aug 8, 2026 at 12:06 AM ET

WHERE: Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan

WHY: Deaths increased as the prefecture updated confirmed and suspected disaster-related fatalities tied to the July 28 earthquake and evacuee conditions.

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