Several people have been killed after a large 6.8 magnitude earthquake that hit Japan caused widespread damage, trapping an unknown number in a shopping mall, reports say.
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An earthquake registering a magnitude of 7.1 shook Kumamoto on Japan’s southern main island of Kyushu late Tuesday afternoon, causing damage and injuries, officials said. A tsunami advisory was temporarily issued but was lifted within two hours, the Japan Meteorological Agency said.
By:Express Web Desk Updated: Jul 28, 2026 01:35 PM IST The Japan Meteorological Agency has issued a tsunami advisory for the coasts of the Ariake Sea and the Yatsushiro Sea. (USGS)