A powerful earthquake is striking Kumamoto prefecture on Kyushu and officials report death toll estimates that range from 23 to 28 as rescue teams search for survivors.The tremor heavily damaged an AEON Mall, demolished the chimney of a Nippon Paper factory and likely caused a gas explosion at the industrial site where at least five people died and several remain trapped.More than 100 aftershocks and widespread power outages have displaced thousands to evacuation centers where extreme heat is complicating relief, and the
Japan Defense Ministry has sent 300 air conditioners while searches continue.