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Japan Earthquake Kills 13, Aftershocks Could Reach Magnitude 7
NYT > World News·Thursday, 30 July 2026
A 6.8-magnitude earthquake struck Kumamoto, Japan, killing at least 13 people and trapping others in collapsed buildings. More than 100 aftershocks have followed, and officials warn some could reach magnitude 7. Rescue personnel are described as racing against time to reach survivors.
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Japan is a major global economy and a key technology and trade partner for India — large-scale disasters there have ripple effects on supply chains and investment.
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