More than 100 aftershocks have been recorded in Japan following a powerful earthquake that left 13 people dead, officials said, and authorities warned that additional quakes could reach magnitude 7. Officials urged residents in affected areas to remain vigilant and to follow instructions issued by emergency services and local governments.
Japanese authorities confirmed the death toll and said search-and-rescue teams and medical responders have been deployed to areas hit hardest by the initial tremor. Municipal officials reported damage to buildings and infrastructure in some communities, and relief agencies are coordinating to assess needs and support displaced residents.
The sequence of more than 100 recorded aftershocks follows the main shock, and officials cautioned that strong aftershocks remain possible. Government statements noted the need for continued monitoring of conditions as teams survey structural damage and evaluate risks such as landslides and secondary hazards in mountainous and coastal zones.
Local emergency services advised people to heed official warnings, avoid entering damaged structures, and stay informed through government channels for evacuation orders or other safety information. Transportation and utility authorities were also reported to be checking networks and restoring interrupted services where necessary. Authorities emphasized that resilience and caution are required as recovery and assessment operations proceed.
