Magnitude 7.1 earthquake rocks Japan as tsunami warning issued
Summary
A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck southern Japan near Kumamoto Prefecture on July 28, 2026. Authorities issued a tsunami advisory for nearby seas and told people to stay away from the coast. No problems were reported at nearby nuclear facilities.Key Facts
- The earthquake had a magnitude of 7.1.
- It occurred shortly before 4:30 p.m. local time in Kumamoto Prefecture.
- The quake's depth was about 6 miles underground.
- It lasted around one minute according to local news.
- A tsunami advisory was issued for the Ariake Sea and Yatsushiro Sea coasts.
- People were urged to avoid ocean and shoreline areas.
- Japan’s Nuclear Regulation Authority reported no issues at the Ikata and Genkai nuclear plants.
- The situation is still developing with updates expected.
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