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Explosion at Aeon Mall Kumamoto after 7.1 quake

An explosion occurred at Aeon Mall Kumamoto after a magnitude-7.1 earthquake, raising concerns about disaster response hubs.
WHO: Aeon Mall Kumamoto
WHAT: An explosion occurred at Aeon Mall Kumamoto, a designated evacuation site.
WHEN: Jul 29, 2026 at 1:00 PM ET
WHERE: Kumamoto, Japan
WHY: A magnitude-7.1 earthquake struck Kumamoto prefecture and was followed by the mall explosion.
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