KUMAMOTO: Numerous cracks stretching more than 10km along the Hinagu fault zone, the epicentre of Tuesday's massive earthquake that struck Kumamoto Prefecture, have been confirmed by The Yomiuri Shimbun.

The death toll from a strong earthquake that struck southwestern Japan climbed to 14 on Wednesday.

The devastating 6.8-magnitude earthquake that struck southwest Japan's Kumamoto on Tuesday, killing 13 people and injuring hundreds, resulted from a relatively rarer type of inland seismic activity, scientists say. At about 4.27pm local time, the quake struck the island of Kyushu in southern Japan, with its epicentre traced to Kumamoto Prefecture.

KUMAMOTO: The Kumamoto prefectural disaster response headquarters said Friday one more death had been confirmed following Tuesday's powerful earthquake, bringing the death toll to 35, including one whose connection to the disaster is under investigation.

TOKYO, July 30 (Reuters) - Following are companies that have suspended operations in Japan's Kumamoto and nearby prefectures after a magnitude 7.1 quake hit the area on Tuesday, killing at least 17 people.

The death toll reached 12 while rescue operations continued in Kumamoto Prefecture after a powerful earthquake on July 28 caused widespread damage and triggered an explosion at a major shopping mall.

Footage shows newsroom staff taking cover as a magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck Kumamoto in southwestern Japan, killing 13 people.

KUMAMOTO -- A woman in her 60s was temporarily knocked unconscious after colliding with another cyclist while riding in Kumamoto, southwestern Japan, ･･･

Sony Semiconductor Manufacturing unit plans to resume operations at its Kumamoto Technology Center in stages, beginning Aug. 4, after the July 28 earthquake in the region, according to a Friday statement.