2026 Kumamoto Earthquake

2026 Kumamoto earthquake

On 28 July 2026 at 16:27:15 JST, an earthquake struck Kumamoto Prefecture in southern Japan with a magnitude of Mww 6.8 (MJMA 7.1) at a depth of 10 km (6.2 mi). At least 13 people were killed while hundreds more were injured.

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A powerful 6.8 magnitude earthquake struck Japan’s southern Kumamoto prefecture on Tuesday morning, causing damage to buildings and numerous injuries and deaths.

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On April 15, the day after the first earthquake struck Kyushu, all of the nation’s major newspapers carried the same headline: “Shindo 7 in Kumamoto.” No further explanation was needed.

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TOKYO -- The magnitude 7.1 earthquake that struck Kumamoto Prefecture on July 28 began with a rupture on a previously unknown small fault, according t

Japan Kumamoto earthquake: What happened and what we know so far

A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck Japan's Kyushu island, causing building collapses, fires and widespread damage.

2026年7月28日の　熊本地震について / 熊本県外国人サポートセンター / 熊本県国際協会

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How Japan Reduced Deaths From a Major Quake

After deadly tremors a decade ago, Kumamoto built earthquake-resistant buildings and even trained locals in search and rescue.

How Japan Reduced Deaths From a Major Quake

After deadly tremors a decade ago, Kumamoto built earthquake-resistant buildings and even trained locals in search and rescue.

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The quake with a magnitude of 6.8 hit Kyushu island in south-west Japan on Tuesday afternoon local time.

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2026年熊本地震の最新ニュース速報・解説：朝日新聞

2026年熊本地震の特集ページです。朝日新聞がまとめてわかりやすくお届けします。7月28日午後4時27分ごろ、熊本県熊本地方を震源とする、最大震度7を観測する地震がありました。関連ニュースをお伝えします。

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