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Earthquake alert in Kumamoto Prefecture
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Japan Meteorological Agency
Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan
August 1, 2026
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An earthquake occurred in Kumamoto Prefecture.
The seismic intensity reached a lower 5 on the Japanese scale.
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An earthquake occurred in Kumamoto Prefecture. The seismic intensity reached a lower 5 on the Japanese scale.
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