Japan earthquake 2026: A powerful earthquake struck Japan's Kyushu island, damaging Kumamoto Castle. The quake injured dozens and disrupted transport and power supplies across the region. Stone walls at the historic landmark suffered damage, recalling the 2016 disaster. Authorities issued a tsunami advisory which was later lifted after no waves were observed. Emergency response was activated, and aircraft surveyed the affected area.

La scossa di magnitudo 7.1 ha colpito il Sud del Paese

An earthquake registering a preliminary magnitude of 7.1 has shaken Kumamoto on Japan’s southern main island of Kyushu.

A 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck Japan's Kumamoto Prefecture, triggering a tsunami warning and emergency alerts across southern Kyushu.