7.1 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Southwestern Japan
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Japan Meteorological Agency
Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan
July 28, 2026
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A 7.1 magnitude earthquake hit Kumamoto Prefecture at 4:27 p.m. on Tuesday. Maximum seismic intensity of 7 recorded in Uki and Hikawa. Power outages affected 48,000 households; several injuries reported. No abnormalities at Sendai or Genkai nuclear power plants.
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