Multiple people trapped inside shopping centre in Japan after earthquake – live updates

TA Tom Ambrose (now) and Yohannes Lowe (earlier)The Guardian - World NewsFiled 2026-07-28 · 11:42 GMTLean · Center-LeftRead · 1 min

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A preliminary magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck Japan's Kumamoto prefecture. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi reported that casualties and damage are still being assessed in the region, which was previously devastated by an earthquake ten years ago. Injuries have been confirmed, and power outages, fires, and damage to infrastructure including roads and bridges have occurred. Some buildings have also collapsed.

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Injuries have been reported, along with power outages, fires, and damage to infrastructure.

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An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.1 struck Japan's Kumamoto prefecture.

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The area was devastated by a major earthquake a decade ago.

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Multiple people are trapped inside a shopping center in Japan following the earthquake.

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An ⁠earthquake with ⁠a ⁠preliminary magnitude of ‌7.1 ‌struck ‌the country’s Kumamoto prefecture Speaking to reporters ⁠at her office in Tokyo, Japanese prime minister Sanae Takaichi said the number of casualties and extent of the damage in the area – which was devastated by a tremblor a decade ago – were still being assessed. “We have already been informed that people have been injured. ⁠Power outages and fires have occurred in some areas, and there has also been damage to roads and bridges and the collapse of buildings,” Takaichi said. Continue reading...

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