The earthquake, which had an epicenter in the southwest part of the country, was measured at magnitude 6.8 and a depth of 10 kilometers, or just over 6 miles.

A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck Japan's Kumamoto region on Tuesday. Authorities issued tsunami and emergency warnings, with no immediate reports of casualties or major damage.

A 7.1-magnitude earthquake hit Japan’s Kyushu region on 28 July 2026, causing power outages and prompting tsunami warnings.

A powerful earthquake struck Japan on 28 July, with images showing damaged roads and buildings. The quake triggered tsunami warnings, but fortunately no destructive waves were recorded. A magnitude 7.

A magnitude 6.8 earthquake hit Japan on Tuesday, according to the U.S. Geological survey and the Japan Meteorological Agency. The quake, initially measured at a magnitude of 7.1, shook Kumamoto on Japan’s southern main island of Kyushu late Tuesday afternoon,

The earthquake that struck the Asian country measured 9.1 on the Richter scale, and within minutes, the first waves began to be felt.

A 7.1 magnitude earthquake in Japan triggered a blast at Aeon Mall Kumamoto, causing structural collapses and leaving several people trapped and feared dead.