# Rescue teams race against time as Japan earthquake death toll reaches 13

At least 13 people have died following a powerful earthquake in Japan, with rescue teams urgently searching for trapped survivors. The number of casualties is expected to rise as aftershocks continue to hamper relief efforts. The disaster highlights the ongoing seismic risks in the region and the need for swift emergency response.

**Importance:** 3/5

## Sources

### World
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2026/jul/29/sanae-takaichi-rescue-trapped-shopping-centre-mall-japan-earthquake-latest-news-updates) — Wed, 29 Jul 2026 08:44:10 GMT
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jul/30/japan-earthquake-death-toll-rises) — Thu, 30 Jul 2026 02:09:17 GMT
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/7/31/death-toll-from-japan-earthquake-climbs?traffic_source=rss) — Fri, 31 Jul 2026 04:03:10 +0000
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/7/31/families-sleep-in-cars-after-homes-destroyed-in-japan-earthquake?traffic_source=rss) — Fri, 31 Jul 2026 04:59:39 +0000