Rescuers continue searching after a powerful earthquake strikes southwestern Japan, with the confirmed death toll rising to 34, according to the Kumamoto prefectural government. The quake triggers an explosion at a mall, while other damages include a toppled factory chimney and flattened homes in affected areas. Multiple outlets report that emergency teams are conducting renewed searches at the damaged mall, where people are believed to have been caught or trapped amid structural damage. The quake also causes widespread destruction across residential and industrial sites, contributing to the difficulty of rescue operations and recovery efforts. Officials are assessing damage and supporting ongoing search and rescue work, while the death toll is expected to be updated as additional information is confirmed. Authorities coordinate rescue efforts across affected districts, focusing on locating survivors and recovering bodies as safety assessments continue in areas impacted by collapsing structures and secondary hazards following the initial shaking.