Search Continues for Missing After Strong Earthquake Hits Japan

Rescue teams in Japan are continuing the search for people feared trapped after a powerful 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck on Tuesday, killing at least one person and injuring more than 100 others.

The earthquake caused buildings to collapse and triggered fires, with emergency officials focusing efforts on a shopping mall in Kashima where part of the second floor gave way.

Authorities say at least 10 people remain missing, while earlier reports suggested that between 20 and 30 mall workers could not be reached following the collapse.

Police are yet to confirm any deaths inside the damaged mall, but local media report that four people have been rescued and taken to hospital in a conscious condition.