Key facts
- A 6.8 magnitude earthquake struck southern Japan.
- The death toll from the earthquake has risen to 13.
- Rescue efforts are ongoing for missing individuals.
- The quake caused the collapse of a newly reopened Aeon Mall.
- The earthquake is the most powerful in the region in a decade.
A 6.8 magnitude earthquake has struck southern Japan, resulting in at least 13 confirmed deaths and ongoing rescue operations for those still missing. The powerful tremor, the strongest to hit the region in a decade, also caused significant damage, including the collapse of a recently reopened Aeon Mall. The earthquake's impact was felt across southern Japan, including in Nagasaki prefecture.