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Japan's Kumamoto Prefecture was struck by a magnitude 7.1 earthquake on Tuesday, claiming at least 13 lives. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi confirmed the death toll as rescue operations continued, with major transport links and essential services disrupted across the region.
A powerful explosion has devastated Aeon Mall Kumamoto in southwestern Japan, collapsing sections of the building and trapping numerous people inside. Emergency crews are conducting rescue operations as authorities investigate the cause.
Malaysia's embassy in Japan has urged citizens to stay alert following a powerful 7.1-magnitude earthquake that struck Kumamoto Prefecture in Kyushu, with authorities warning of potential aftershocks and extreme heat.
A magnitude 7.1 earthquake centred in Kumamoto Prefecture has left several people injured and caused significant disruptions across southwestern Japan, with maximum intensity recorded in two cities.