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6.8-magnitude earthquake

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Earliest in view: Jul 29 · 09:08 UTCMost recent: Jul 29 · 09:08 UTC

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WORLDJul 29 · 09:08 UTCTHE GUARDIAN WORLD
‘The shaking was terrifying’: stories of survival and loss emerge after Japan earthquake
A 6.8-magnitude earthquake struck southern Japan, causing significant damage in Hikawa, where rescuers saved people from collapsed homes. Volunteer firefighter Tomohide Nagata described hearing a voice and a hand from a flattened house, leading to a successful rescue amid ongoing aftershocks.