Japan earthquake shakes Kumamoto newsroom as staff shelter under desks

No Comment Video. Japan earthquake shakes Kumamoto newsroom as staff shelter under desks Copy/paste the link below: Copy/paste the article video embed link below: Updated: 29/07/2026 - 8:11 GMT+2 Footage shows newsroom staff taking cover as a magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck Kumamoto in southwestern Japan, killing 13 people. Footage from Kumamoto captures the moment a powerful earthquake struck southwestern Japan, sending newsroom staff diving under desks as computer monitors and hanging signs shake violently. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT A magnitude 7.1 earthquake hit the Kumamoto area on Japan's southern island of Kyushu late on Tuesday, leaving at least 13 people dead and many others injured or missing. Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said rescue operations continued overnight, calling it "a race against time" to reach those still trapped. More than 260,000 residents were advised to evacuate across Kumamoto and neighbouring Nagasaki prefectures. At the Yatsushiro factory, a collapsed chimney buried workers beneath rubble, while officials said several people were still unaccounted for on Wednesday morning. Japan Earthquake nature natural disaster Top stories Now playing Next Japan earthquake shakes Kumamoto newsroom as staff shelter under desks Now playing Next Rescue teams evacuate flooded villages in Sheikhupura Pakistan Now playing Next Japan issues tsunami alert after 7.1 magnitude quake in Kyushu Now playing Next Latest news bulletin | July 29th, 2026 – Morning Now playing Next Latest news bulletin | July 28th, 2026 – Evening Now playing Next Aerial footage shows wildfires spreading across Spain's Madrid region Now playing Next Many feared dead after quake leaves shoppers trapped in Japanese mall Now playing Next ‘A single blow’: EU takes aim at Russia’s drones and satellite arsenal Now playing Next 'Those responsible must face the consequences': Iran warns Bulgaria Now playing Next Ukraine intensifies deep strikes on Russian energy infrastructure Now playing Next Rabbis visit Qatar's emir for condolences in show of interfaith bonds Now playing Next US begins review of its military presence in Europe Now playing Next Wildfires: Europe on track for worst year on record as burned area reaches size of Luxembourg Now playing Next Spanish PM Sánchez calls out climate denial after devastating week of wildfires Now playing Next Marmaris: sailing gulets, ancient ruins and Türkiye's pine honey capital Now playing Next Watermarks on the Silk Road: Following Uzbekistan's rivers, waterfalls and ancient reservoirs ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT No Comment Berlin community remembers victims of Pride parade attack No Comment Medieval costumes and parades fill Sighisoara streets in Romania No Comment High-wire artists walk cables across Jerusalem's Hinnom Valley No Comment Spain wildfires leave destruction across Ávila province Europe News The EU is forcing tech companies to label deepfakes. Will it work? Europe News Guterres meets with both sides in push to re-unify Cyprus Health news Two-thirds of children exposed to extreme temperatures in Europe Europe News Wind, solar and heat pumps offer EU escape from LNG dependence by 2030, study says Iran The timing of war and peace is not yours to decide, Iran tells US France France wildfire: Residents douse embers with water after blaze destroys 170 homes in Le Porge Europe in Motion What do the numbers tell us about Europe's heatwave? Business Mercedes-Benz cuts sales forecast as profit rises despite China weakness ADVERTISEMENT Europe News France and Spain battle to control wildfires ahead of expected heatwave Europe News US begins review of its military presence in Europe Earth News Critically endangered newts released into wild at secret location in Spain Business Elon Musk's X adds banking service in 'everything app' push Europe News Burnham pledges UK's full support to Ukraine in first meeting with Zelenskyy since becoming prime minister Ukraine Ukraine keeps up long-range strikes on Russian export and oil facilities as pressure on Moscow builds Europe News 'They should have stepped in earlier': Berliners grapple with state response to deadly Pride attack Europe News From Garpiya drones to a Starlink rival: Europe strikes at Russia’s military might ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT