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Three mall workers dead after Japanese earthquake, with at least 13 killed across country

Another three mall workers are confirmed dead, the mall's president says - here's a full roundup of his news conference

· 3h · on MSN

Visuals reveal aftermath of deadly earthquake in Japan

· 10h

Japan earthquake kills at least 13 as rescuers search for people trapped in damaged mall and factory

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'It's a race against time,' warns Japan's PM, as earthquake deaths rise

At least 13 people are now believed to have died following the 7.1-magnitude earthquake that hit Kyushu island in the south of the country on Tuesday.

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Destroyed Aeon mall had just reopened for 'fresh start' a decade on from deadly quake

· 5h

More than 100 aftershocks hit Japan after powerful quake that killed 13

RTE Online · 15h

Japan quake toll reaches 13 as rescue efforts continue

The government said that rescuers working at the scene overnight had taken eight people out of the Aeon Mall Kumamoto shopping centre, where the blast occurred following the quake.

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Japan earthquake live: Several dead after shopping centre collapses, local media says

RTE Online · 1d

Search for survivors as buildings collapse in Japan quake

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

Multiple people were missing a day after a magnitude-7.1 quake struck Kumamoto prefecture, partially collapsing buildings including a shopping mall and a paper mill.

2hon MSN

Rescuers haul survivors from wrecked Japan mall as earthquake toll hits 13

By Tim Kelly, Kaori Kaneko and Mariko Katsumura YATSUSHIRO, Japan, July 29 (Reuters) - Rescuers frantically searched for survivors on Wednesday, a day after a 7.1-magnitude earthquake shook southern Japan,

Time Out

Is it safe to travel to Japan? Latest advice after 6.8 magnitude earthquake

Japan has long been one of the planet’s most popular travel destinations, but its position on the Pacific Ring of Fire, a 40,000km stretch of tectonic plate boundaries which loop the ocean in the shape of a horseshoe, means it’s highly prone to natural disasters such as earthquakes.

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Earthquake in Japan caused buildings to collapse as dozens reportedly injured

Nearly 20% of global earthquakes measuring 6.0 or higher occur in Japan. Since 2011, when a 9.0-magnitude earthquake and tsunami triggered meltdowns at three reactors at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant, Japan has significantly strengthened its earthquake warning systems and evacuation protocols.

Japan earthquake live: Race to rescue survivors as 'strong shaking' prompts fresh alert

A 6.8-magnitude earthquake has hit southern Japan, killing at least 18, injuring dozens, and trapping people inside a shopping centre as 48,000 homes have been left without power. Follow the latest.