Shoppers Trapped in Japan Mall After Magnitude 7.1 Earthquake

A magnitude 7.1 earthquake in Japan has reportedly trapped people inside the Aeon Mall in Kumamoto, with some reports suggesting an explosion occurred.

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Published Tuesday 28 July 2026 at 10:40 am AEST 2 min read

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