Japan Earthquake Traps Shoppers at Mall | Global News

A magnitude 7.1 earthquake has struck southwestern Japan, hitting inland on Kyushu island and triggering panic as reports emerge of people trapped inside the Aeon Mall in Kumamoto — where an explosion was also reported. Emergency crews are racing to the scene, while a tsunami warning was briefly issued before being lifted. Over 150,000 residents have been urged to evacuate to shelters. Rescue teams are prioritizing search-and-rescue operations as officials scramble to assess the full damage. This is a rapidly evolving situation — we’re watching closely for updates. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/fa81b48bd0049fd1