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Magnitude 7.1 earthquake hits Japan's Kyushu region, tsunami warning issued
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A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck Japan's Kumamoto prefecture on July 28, 2026, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency. The quake prompted a tsunami warning for waves up to 1 meter (3.28 feet) high. The Japanese government issued emergency earthquake warnings for seven prefectures on the southern Kyushu island: Kumamoto, Nagasaki, Kagoshima, Fukuoka, Saga, Oita, and Miyazaki. The epicenter was located in the Kyushu region, as shown by the US Geological Survey. The article, sourced from Reuters and published by The Hindu, provides initial details on the seismic event and the official response.
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A tsunami warning for a wave measuring 1 metre (3.28 ft) was issued after the earthquake
Updated - July 28, 2026 01:32 pm IST - TOKYO
Reuters
An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.1 struck Japan’s Kumamoto prefecture on Tuesday (July 28, 2026), the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) said.
A tsunami warning for a wave measuring 1 metre (3.28 ft) was issued following the earthquake, according to the JMA.
The Japanese government issued emergency earthquake warnings for the following prefectures on Japan’s southern Kyushu island:
- Kumamoto
- Nagasaki
- Kagoshima
- Fukuoka
- Saga
- Oita
- Miyazaki
Published - July 28, 2026 01:26 pm IST
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Magnitude 7.1 Earthquake Hits Kyushu, Japan; Dozens Killed, Tsunami Warning Issued