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Rescuers search for survivors after earthquake in Japan

NPR | By Se Eun Gong
Published July 29, 2026 at 3:46 AM CDT

At least 13 people were killed after a 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck southwestern Japan Tuesday. Rescuers are searching collapsed buildings for survivors.

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