- An earthquake struck Kumamoto prefecture on July 28, 2026.
- An earthquake struck near Uki in Kumamoto Prefecture on July 28, 2026, leading to tsunami warnings issued by the JMA.
JMA issued tsunami warnings following seismic activity on July 28, 2026.
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What happened
JMA issued tsunami warnings following seismic activity on July 28, 2026.
Who's involved
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The entities involved
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Japan Meteorological Agency
independent organ of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism of Japan
Related events
- A volcanic eruption in Vanuatu has prompted concerns about potential tsunami impacts, which the JMA is currently assessing.
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- Severe weather caused major flooding and disruptions in Chiba Prefecture on August 14, 2026, prompting highest rain warnings.
- The Japan Meteorological Agency issued heavy rain warnings for affected areas in Noto.
- Fukui Prefecture and Katsuyama were alerted by the Japan Meteorological Agency regarding record rainfall and flooding, leading to the issuance of the highest emergency warnings for the area.
Coverage
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