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People trapped inside Japan shopping centre after earthquake

First publishedJul 28, 10:39 UTC
Last updatedJul 28, 12:15 UTC · 9m ago
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People trapped inside Japan shopping centre after earthquake
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A magnitude 7.1 earthquake hit Kumamoto, Japan, causing an explosion at the Aeon Mall, trapping people inside.

Reported by 1 outlet — BBC World. See all sources ↓

A big earthquake happened in Kumamoto, Japan. It was 7.1 on the magnitude scale. The earthquake caused an explosion at a shopping centre called Aeon Mall. People are trapped inside.

Why it matters

This news is important because many people are trapped and may be hurt. The situation is still developing.

In brief
What happened in Japan?
A magnitude 7.1 earthquake caused an explosion at a shopping centre.
How many people are trapped?
The number of trapped people is not specified.
What is the magnitude scale?
The magnitude scale measures the size of earthquakes.
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The outlets report the earthquake and explosion at the shopping centre, but do not provide further details on the situation.

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    Earthquake and explosion at a shopping centre

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    BBC WorldReports the earthquake and explosion at Aeon Mall
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