People trapped inside Japan shopping centre after earthquake
Summary
A strong earthquake of magnitude 7.1 struck southwestern Japan, causing part of a shopping centre to collapse and trapping many people inside. Emergency services are responding as injuries and property damage are being assessed, and thousands of homes have lost electricity.Key Facts
- The earthquake hit Kyushu island, Japan, at 16:27 local time on July 28, 2026.
- The second floor of a shopping complex in Kashima collapsed, trapping many people inside.
- There was a brief tsunami warning that was lifted within an hour.
- Over 150,000 people were told to evacuate to shelters.
- Emergency responders, including the Japan Self-Defense Forces, fire services, and coast guard, are working at the scene.
- At least 50 people are being treated in hospitals and about 10 injured were from an elderly care home.
- Train services have been suspended and thousands of homes lost electricity.
- Japan experiences about 1,500 earthquakes yearly, and officials warn of possible strong aftershocks following this quake.
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