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- At least 23 people have died
- At least 63 people have been injured
- The earthquake had a magnitude of 7.1
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A 7.1 magnitude earthquake in southwestern Japan has left at least 23 people dead. Authorities in Kumamoto prefecture reported that at least 63 people were injured and 5 were seriously injured in the aftermath of the earthquake. The earthquake caused damage, including an explosion at a shopping center, the collapse of a factory chimney, and the destruction of homes. Rescue teams continue to work in the Kumamoto region, but time is running out.
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