"Japan Grapples with Devastating Aftermath of Powerful Earthquake: Rescuers Scramble to Reach Survivors. A 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck southern Japan on Tuesday, unleashing widespread destruction and claiming the lives of at least 13 people. The powerful tremors knocked out power to thousands of homes, left many more without access to basic necessities, and ruptured critical roads, making rescue efforts a daunting task. As authorities work to reach stranded residents and assess the full extent of the damage, concerns are growing about the potential for further aftershocks and the long-term impact on the affected communities."
YATSUSHIRO, Japan - Rescuers frantically searched for survivors on Wednesday, a day after a 7.1-magnitude earthquake shook southern Japan, killing at least 13 people, knocking out power to thousands of homes and rupturing roads across the region.
