Earthquake alert in Kumamoto Prefecture
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Japan Meteorological Agency
Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan
August 6, 2026
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An earthquake occurred in Kumamoto Prefecture. The seismic intensity was recorded as 4 on the Japanese scale.
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