Rescue hopes are fading in southwestern Japan following the earthquake, with the death toll reaching 23.
Rural communities are struggling to recover after a powerful magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck on Tuesday in southwestern Japan. The earthquake caused an explosion at a shopping mall, the collapse of a factory chimney, and the destruction of homes.
According to the latest information, the death toll has reached at least 23. Rescuers are racing against time to find survivors.
This information was provided by AP News agency.