00:01At least 13 people were found dead in a shopping mall after a major earthquake struck the southwest of Japan
00:08on Tuesday.
00:09The quake severely damaged the building where search and rescue operations are ongoing as dozens remain trapped under the rubble.
00:16And in Yatsushiro, another five people have been confirmed dead in a factory damaged by the tremors.
00:38The tremor is the biggest to hit the region in a decade.
00:42The quake flattened homes triggered fires ruptured bridges and left tens of thousands without power.
00:47Japan's government is preparing to deliver food and other critical necessities to the hard-hit areas.
01:05officials warned residents to be cautious over the next two to three days, warning for the possibility of strong aftershocks.
