An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.8 struck the country’s Kumamoto prefecture
Kyushu Electric Power said 48,000 homes had lost power as a result of the latest quake, while railway company JR Kyushu said that it had suspended services, including its high-speed bullet trains.
Kumamoto airport also shut its runway, as airlines diverted and cancelled flights.
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Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2026/jul/28/people-trapped-japan-earthquake-kumamoto-aeon-shopping-centre-mall-latest-news-updates
Author : Tom Ambrose (now) and Yohannes Lowe (earlier)
Publish date : 2026-07-28 15:49:00
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