Japan is in a 'race against time' to rescue people trapped beneath rubble after a 6.8 magnitude earthquake struck the island of Kyushu. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing BBC News.
At least 13 people have been killed after the earthquake on Tuesday, with some people still missing and thousands displaced from their homes. BBC's Jake Kwon explains what has happened in the 24 hours following the initial quake - and why the death toll is expected to rise.
The earthquake struck the island of Kyushu, a region prone to seismic activity. Rescue operations are ongoing, with authorities searching for those trapped under debris. Local authorities are conducting evacuations of residents to safe locations.