People trapped inside Japan shopping centre after earthquake

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A strong earthquake with a magnitude of 7.1 struck south-west Japan, leading to several people being trapped inside a shopping centre. The quake occurred on Kyushu island at 16:27 local time, prompting over 150,000 residents to evacuate to shelters. Emergency services reported that many individuals were trapped inside the Aeon Mall in Kumamoto, and there were also reports of a shopping complex's second floor collapsing in Kashima. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi stated that there have already been several injuries, with at least 50 people receiving hospital treatment.