Japan earthquake: ‘Many people’ feared trapped in mall

A powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 7.1 struck the town of Kashima in Japan, causing significant damage and potentially trapping many people inside a local mall. The second floor of the mall collapsed, and rescue efforts are underway to reach those feared trapped. This disaster has major implications for the local economy and could impact Japan's overall economic stability, particularly if the damage is extensive and widespread.

Read the source report: The Hindu