The Japan Meteorological Agency reported an earthquake struck the island of Kyushu on August 12, 2026.
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Updated Aug 12
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What happened
The Japan Meteorological Agency reported an earthquake struck the island of Kyushu on August 12, 2026.
Who's involved
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The entities involved
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Kyushu
third largest island of Japan
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Japan Meteorological Agency
independent organ of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism of Japan
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Related events
- An earthquake struck the region of Southern Japan, specifically affecting Kyushu and Kumamoto, on July 28, 2026.
- Earthquake tremors were felt in Tokyo and Ibaraki Prefecture, causing service suspensions and differing magnitude assessments.
- Landslide warnings have been issued for Yakushima, which is located in Kagoshima Prefecture.
- JMA reported highest hourly rainfall on September 8, 2026, leading to flood warnings for the Shonai River, high school closures in Chiba, and a submerged car found in Iwaki.
- Earthquake in Kyushu caused no serious damage to operators, but highway closures may disrupt logistics.