Archive · 31 Jul 2026
Japan Earthquake Death Toll Rises to 34
A big earthquake hit the southwestern part of Japan on Tuesday night.
The quake was strong enough to break buildings and roads, and it made it hard for people to get supplies.
Because of the damage, 34 people died and 6 others were seriously hurt.
The local government in Kumamoto Prefecture said the death count went up from 25 to 34.
The news was shared on Friday, July 31.
Death toll from the earthquake in southwestern Japan rose to 34.
The Kumamoto Prefecture Government reported the increase from 25 to 34.
Six additional people were seriously injured by the quake.
The earthquake caused building collapses, road ruptures, and supply chain disruptions.
The quake struck late on Tuesday, July 28.
- Who
- Kumamoto Prefecture Government
- What
- Death toll from the earthquake increased to 34
- When
- Friday, July 31; earthquake struck late Tuesday, July 28
- Where
- Kumamoto Prefecture, southwestern Japan
- Why
- The earthquake caused building collapses, road ruptures, and supply chain disruptions
- Death toll
- 34
- Injuries
- 6
- Date of earthquake
- late Tuesday, July 28
- Location
- Kumamoto Prefecture, southwestern Japan
- Source
- Kumamoto Prefecture Government statement