Death Toll Rises to 34 After Earthquake in Southwestern Japan, Search Continues

Three days after a powerful earthquake struck southwestern Japan, the death toll has reportedly climbed to 34 as rescue operations persist.

Reported by Times of Oman

By AUZZ Newsdesk (Times of Oman)

Published Friday 31 July 2026 at 11:20 am AEST 2 min read

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