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Following a powerful earthquake on the island of Kyushu, rescue teams across southwestern Japan persisted in removing heavy debris under challenging weather conditions on Friday. Authorities confirmed that the death toll has increased to 34 as responders recovered more victims from collapsed structures and commercial facilities. The tremor, measuring 7.1 in magnitude—though recorded as 6.8 by the U.S. Geological Survey—struck Kumamoto Prefecture at a shallow depth of 10 kilometers on Tuesday afternoon, causing widespread structural failures and significant ground displacement.

Myanmar and Thailand suffer major destruction after a 7.7 quake kills 154 and injures hundreds, prompting states of emergency and global aid calls.