# Over 100 aftershocks follow deadly Japan quake, 13 dead

A powerful earthquake struck Japan, killing at least 13 people, and has been followed by more than 100 aftershocks. The ongoing seismic activity poses additional risks to infrastructure and complicates rescue and relief operations.

**Importance:** 4/5

## Sources

### World
- [BBC World](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cgk43y21j0do?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Wed, 29 Jul 2026 11:47:05 GMT