A video circulating online captures the moment an explosion occurred at a shopping mall in Japan, following a powerful earthquake on Tuesday, July 28, 2026. The footage, reported by G1, shows the blast at the mall, which had previously been closed in 2016 due to another earthquake, according to UOL Notícias.
The earthquake, which registered a magnitude of 7.1, has been linked to reports of casualties, as noted by Correio do Povo. In addition to the mall explosion, a factory chimney collapsed during the quake, and CNN Brasil reports that there may be missing individuals as a result. The event has drawn attention to Japan's frequent seismic activity, with R7 explaining why the country experiences so many earthquakes.
The mall affected by the explosion had a history of earthquake-related closures, as UOL Notícias highlighted. The full extent of damage and injuries from both the mall blast and the factory chimney collapse remains under assessment. Authorities are continuing to gather information on the impact of the 7.1 magnitude quake across affected areas.
