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An earthquake struck Kumamoto prefecture on July 28, 2026.

174 reports, 26 independent Updated Aug 1
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What happened

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An earthquake struck Kumamoto prefecture on July 28, 2026.

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KumamotoJapan Meteorological Agency

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  1. Earthquake causes major blow to tourism industry in Kumamoto and Yatsushiro.Sub-event
  2. The Liberal Democratic Party caucus faced scrutiny following the Kumamoto earthquake.Sub-event
  3. Economic impacts of the Kumamoto earthquake are being analyzed, involving Aon plc.Sub-event
  4. Public criticism arose following the Kumamoto earthquake.1 source
  5. Analyst provides assessment of national claims following the Kumamoto earthquake.1 source
  6. An earthquake struck Kumamoto Prefecture on July 28, 2026, causing widespread damage and disruption.Sub-event
  7. Smokestack collapse at Nippon Paper factory in Kumamoto Prefecture due to massive earthquake.Sub-event
  8. Ongoing monitoring of seismic activity in Kumamoto Prefecture.1 source
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  1. An earthquake caused building collapse in Kashima, located within Kumamoto prefecture.Sub-event
  2. A shopping complex was damaged in Kumamoto due to a major earthquake.Sub-event
  3. An earthquake struck near Uki in Kumamoto Prefecture on July 28, 2026, leading to tsunami warnings issued by the JMA.Sub-event
  4. A government agency is managing the national crisis response in Kumamoto Prefecture.Sub-event
  5. A power crisis is unfolding in Kumamoto prefecture, affecting the local power company and a Sony plant due to the recent earthquake.Sub-event
  6. Earthquake strikes Kumamoto prefecture.1 source
  7. Aftershocks are being reported in Kumamoto, leading to train service halts.1 source
  8. Tsunami warning issued for Kumamoto following the earthquake on Kyushu.1 source
  9. M7.1 earthquake reported in Kumamoto Prefecture.1 source
  10. Earthquake in Kumamoto caused explosion at Aeon Mall; PM addressed damage.1 source
  11. Agency reported an M7.1 earthquake struck Kumamoto Prefecture.1 source
  12. Search and rescue operations are underway in Kumamoto Prefecture after the major earthquake.1 source
  13. Takaichi focuses on public safety after the quake; media reports from Tokyo cover the crisis.1 source
  14. Genkai plant reported no abnormalities following the Kumamoto earthquake.1 source
  15. Earthquake in Kumamoto on July 28, 2026, causing air and rail service disruptions.1 source
  16. The Kumamoto earthquake impacted the area where Sony Group operates plants.1 source

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  • news.tuoitre.vn
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  • asahi.com
  • japanherald.comPhoto Flash | 7.1-magnitude earthquake hits southwest Japan, tsunami advisory issued
  • nikkei.com7.1 magnitude quake rocks Japan's Kumamoto prefecture
  • yahoo.com'Many people' feared trapped in mall after big Japan quake
  • english.news.cn1 dead after house collapses in Japan's quake-hit Kumamoto Prefecture
  • thehindu.comTop news of the day: July 28, 2026
  • english.news.cn20 to 30 employees unaccounted for after explosion at quake-hit Kumamoto mall in SW Japan
  • afr.comJapan rocked by major quake, dozens trapped in mall after explosion
  • channelnewsasia.comJapan Earthquake: PM Takaichi says several injuries, collapsed buildings and fires reported
  • thestar.com.myMalaysians in Japan urged to remain vigilant after 7.1-magnitude earthquake
  • independent.co.ukIs it safe to travel to Japan? Latest advice after deadly earthquake disrupts flights
  • japanherald.comStrong earthquake strikes southern Japan, no impact on nuclear plants
  • channel4.comJapan earthquake – race to rescue workers trapped in collapsed shopping centre
  • illawarramercury.com.auTsunami alert as powerful earthquake hits Japan
  • brandonsun.comA magnitude 7.1 earthquake shakes part of southern Japan and a tsunami advisory is issued
  • thegazette.comA magnitude 7.1 earthquake shakes part of southern Japan and a tsunami advisory is issued
  • cbsnews.comStrong earthquake with 7.1 magnitude strikes southern Japan; tsunami alert issued
  • express.co.ukTsunami alert issued after huge 7.1-mag tremor hit country-'stay away from sea'
  • indianexpress.com7.1 earthquake hits southern Japan, tsunami advisory issued
  • newkerala.comJapan Earthquake: Magnitude 7 Hits Kumamoto, Tsunami Warning
  • english.news.cnAftershocks continue since magnitude 7.1 quake strikes Japan's Kumamoto
  • huffingtonpost.co.ukAs A Tsunami Warning Hits Japan, Here’s How The Waves Turn Deadly
  • asahi.com7.1 magnitude earthquake hits Kyushu, tsunami warning issued | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis
  • bbc.co.ukJapan: Magnitude 7.1 earthquake in Kyushu leaves several injured, damages buildings
  • bbc.co.ukPeople trapped inside Japan shopping centre after earthquake
  • en.people.cn7.1-magnitude earthquake hits southwest Japan, tsunami advisory issued
  • bignewsnetwork.comExplosion at Kumamoto mall in southwestern Japan leaves people trapped, injured after major earthquake
  • staradvertiser.comNo tsunami threat to Hawaii after magnitude 6.8 quake hits Japan | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
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