An earthquake struck southern Japan near Kumamoto on January 1, 2026.
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Updated Aug 1
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What happened
An earthquake struck southern Japan near Kumamoto on January 1, 2026.
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What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Reuters visited a shelter during the disaster in Kumamoto.Sub-event
Earthquake aftermath: Road surface shifted vertically along fault line in Kumamoto Prefecture.1 source
Earthquake struck southern Japan near Kumamoto on January 1, 2026.1 source
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Kumamoto
city in Kumamoto prefecture, Japan
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