Rescue teams in the Kumamoto area on Japan's southern main island of Kyushu are racing against time to find survivors following a magnitude 7.1 earthquake that struck on Tuesday, July 28th, 2026. The death toll has climbed to 23 as efforts continue amid challenging conditions.

The situation remains critical as hope diminishes for those still trapped. Authorities and rescue workers are focused on recovery operations in the hardest-hit southwestern region of Japan.

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