Japan earthquake: 7.1 magnitude quake hits Kyushu, tsunami alert issued
- On Tuesday, a 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck Japan's southwestern Kumamoto Prefecture at 4:28 PM, triggering a temporary tsunami warning the Japan Meteorological Agency later lifted.
- Located along the 'Ring of Fire,' Japan accounts for about 20 per cent of the world's earthquakes magnitude 6.0 or more, and Kumamoto previously suffered a massive earthquake 10 years ago.
- More than 150,000 residents were instructed to evacuate as at least 50 people were injured; companies including TSMC, Sony, and Fujifilm evacuated local plants while about 40,000 homes lost power.
- Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said the government is assessing the full extent of casualties and destruction, while JR Kyushu suspended high-speed Shinkansen trains amid significant transport disruptions.
- Residents in areas that felt the largest tremors must beware of further strong quakes and landslides for about a week, a JMA official advised; separately, a 5.0-magnitude earthquake struck China's Qinghai Province, roughly 995km away.
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An earthquake of magnitude 6.8 shook Kumamoto Prefecture, on Kyushu Island in southern Japan, on the afternoon of Tuesday, July 27, 2026. The quake caused injuries, fires and infrastructure damage, including the derailment of a train in Yatshiro and damage to historic Kumamoto Castle. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi confirmed blackouts and damage to roads and buildings, while the Meteorological Agency issued and then lifted a tsunami alert. Expert…
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A massive 7.1-magnitude earthquake hit the Japanese southern island of Kyushu today (28), causing destruction and injuries, officials said. The post NOW: Magnitude 7.1 Earthquake Hits Japan – Damage and Injuries Recorded – Tsunami Alert Issued but Lifted – Shopping Mall Collapse Trap Multiple People Inside appeared first on The Gateway Pundit.
Video. Japan issued a tsunami alert after a 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck Kyushu, damaging buildings, cutting power and prompting emergency response efforts.
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