Japan (MNN) — Hope fades for survivors in southern Japan as earthquake rescue efforts shift to recovery. New threats: aftershocks and heatToday, aftershocks and sweltering summer heat pose the biggest threats to responders and quake survivors. “They’re anticipating further quakes to hit” Kyushu, Handley says. Thousands were inside the shopping center when the first earthquake hit. Ask the Prince of Peace to comfort earthquake survivors.