At Least 17 Dead, Dozens Injured in Kumamoto Earthquake as Rescue Operations Continue
In Japan’s Kumamoto Prefecture the number of deaths caused by the strong earthquake of magnitude 7.1 which hit on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, has increased to at least 17 confirmed cases, and the total number of people affected is estimated to be about 86, according to officials from Kumamoto Prefecture. The earthquake occurred at 4:27…