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At least 13 killed in Japan earthquake as rescuers search for survivors in a ‘race against time’

Rescuers are searching for survivors in a 'race against time' after a powerful earthquake hit southwestern Japan. The death toll has risen to 34, with thousands of survivors facing shortages of water and fuel. Aftershocks are still occurring, with over 100 reported.

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The death toll has increased from 13 to 34 confirmed fatalities.

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  1. Japan earthquake death toll climbs to 34

    Rescuers are searching for survivors in a 'race against time' after a powerful earthquake hit southwestern Japan. The death toll has risen to 34, with thousands of survivors facing shortages of water and fuel. Aftershocks are still occurring, with over 100 reported.

    What's confirmed:

    • At least 34 people were killed in the powerful earthquake that hit southwestern Japan.
    • The earthquake occurred earlier this week in Kumamoto prefecture.
    • Thousands of survivors are facing shortages of water and fuel.
    • Over 100 aftershocks have hit Japan after the powerful quake.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • A 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck near the southern Japanese city of Kumamoto.
    confidence 85%