Magnitude 7.1 earthquake hits Japan’s Kyushu region, JMA says

A tsunami ⁠warning for a wave measuring 1 meter was issued ‌after ‌the earthquake

July 28, 2026 07:41

TOKYO: An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.1 struck Japan’s Kumamoto prefecture ‌on ‌Tuesday, the Japan ‌Meteorological ⁠Agency said.

A tsunami ⁠warning for a wave measuring 1 meter was issued ‌after ‌the earthquake, ‌the JMA ‌said.