Magnitude 7.1 earthquake hits Japan’s Kyushu region
A 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck Japan's Kyushu region, prompting the Japan Meteorological Agency to issue tsunami warnings. Emergency alerts were issued across seven prefectures on the island.
Why it matters
Major seismic events in Japan pose significant risks to public safety and infrastructure, requiring immediate emergency response and monitoring.
An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.1 struck Japan ’s Kumamoto prefecture on Tuesday (July 28, 2026), the Japan Meteorological Agency said.
A tsunami warning for a wave measuring 1 metre (3.28 ft) was issued after the earthquake, the JMA said.
The Japanese government issued emergency earthquake warnings for Kumamoto, Nagasaki, Kagoshima, Fukuoka, Saga, Oita, and Miyazaki prefectures, all on Japan’s southern Kyushu island.
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