Japan has been struck by a major 7.1-magnitude earthquake centered on Kyushu island. The disaster has left the region reeling as rescue efforts get underway.
Japanese media report a number of casualties following the tremor. Among the incidents, authorities state that people are trapped inside a shopping mall after its second floor collapsed, with casualties confirmed at the scene.
Rescue operations are currently ongoing as emergency responders work to reach those trapped and assess the full extent of the damage caused by the powerful earthquake.
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