NewzA magnitude 6.8 earthquake struck Kumamoto prefecture on Japan's Kyushu island on Tuesday, resulting in 34 confirmed deaths. Rescue operations are currently underway as authorities continue to search for survivors amidst challenging environmental conditions, with evacuees facing sweltering heat in the aftermath of the disaster.
In addition to the human toll, the earthquake caused significant structural damage, including an explosion at a shopping mall in Kumamoto. Emergency responders successfully rescued 25 cats that had been trapped inside the facility's cat café following the incident.
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