Time's Running Out in Japan: Quake Rescue Efforts Hit Critical Point As rescue teams scramble to reach those trapped beneath the rubble, Japan faces a daunting task: saving lives before it's too late. The 6.
8 magnitude earthquake that struck Kyushu on Tuesday has already claimed at least 13 lives, displacing thousands and leaving scores of people missing.
The speed and ferocity of this disaster are matched by its eerie familiarity. A similar quake devastated the region just three years ago, leaving a trail of destruction and loss.