The number of people confirmed dead following an earthquake on Japan's Kyushu island has risen to 13, according to Al Jazeera.
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Key facts
- Al Jazeera reported that the death toll from the Kyushu quake has risen to 13.
- The earthquake struck Japan's Kyushu island.
- Al Jazeera said its report was accompanied by images of the damage.
- The report was published by Al Jazeera on 29 July 2026.
The death toll from an earthquake that struck Japan’s Kyushu island has risen to 13, according to Al Jazeera.
The report, published on 29 July 2026, was headlined as featuring the latest images of the damage caused by the quake.
Kyushu is the southwesternmost of Japan’s main islands. The Al Jazeera report did not specify the timing or magnitude of the earthquake, the areas most affected, or the extent of the damage.
At this stage, the available reporting confirms only that the death toll has reached 13. Further details had not been released by the time of the report.
Why it matters
Japan is one of the most earthquake-prone countries in the world, and quakes can cause significant loss of life and destruction. A rising death toll in the immediate aftermath of a disaster reflects the scale of the impact and the challenges facing rescue and recovery efforts.
Frequently asked questions
How many people have died in the Kyushu earthquake?
According to Al Jazeera, the death toll from the Kyushu quake has risen to 13.
Where did the earthquake strike?
The earthquake struck Japan's Kyushu island, the southwesternmost of Japan's main islands.
When was this reported?
Al Jazeera published the report on July 29, 2026.
Timeline
- Death toll from southwestern Japan quake climbs to 34
NPR News: Searchers continued to work in the Kumamoto area, including at the site of the collapsed mall, where some of the most serious damage was recorded.
- Death toll from Japan earthquake climbs to 34
Al Jazeera: The magnitude 7.1 quake has killed 34 people and left six more seriously injured.
- Hope dwindles for rescue in southwestern Japan quake as death toll climbs to 23
NPR News: Time was running out to find survivors, as rescuers continued to work in the Kumamoto area on Japan 's southern main island of Kyushu, where the magnitude 7.1 earthquake hit Tuesday.
- Hope dwindles for rescue in southwestern Japan quake as death toll climbs to 25
NPR News: Time was running out to find survivors, as rescuers continued to work in the Kumamoto area on Japan 's southern main island of Kyushu, where the magnitude 7.1 earthquake hit Tuesday.
- Latest images of damage as death toll from Japan’s Kyushu quake rises
Al Jazeera: The death toll from Japan’s Kyushu island quake rises to 13.