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Multiple people trapped inside shopping centre in Japan after earthquake – live updates

The Guardian World Tuesday 28 July 2026, 11:32 UTC By Tom Ambrose (now) and Yohannes Lowe (earlier) 1 min read
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An ⁠earthquake ​with ⁠a ⁠preliminary magnitude ​of ‌7.1 ‌struck ‌the country’s Kumamoto prefectureSeveral other buildings were also on fire or partially collapsed, according to footage from NHK, while large cracks appeared on major roads, including an elevated highway. Rail services were halted and flights grounded. TSMC, the world’s largest contract chipmaker, evacuated workers from its plant in the area as a precaution, a spokesperson ‌for the firm said.

An ⁠earthquake ​with ⁠a ⁠preliminary magnitude ​of ‌7.1 ‌struck ‌the country’s Kumamoto prefecture

Several other buildings were also on fire or partially collapsed, according to footage from NHK, while large cracks appeared on major roads, including an elevated highway. Rail services were halted and flights grounded.

TSMC, the world’s largest contract chipmaker, evacuated workers from its plant in the area as a precaution, a spokesperson ‌for the firm said.

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