Japan Earthquake
A store sign of a restaurant is seen fallen on the ground after an earthquake in Kumamoto in the Kyushu island, southern Japan, Tuesday, July 28, 2026.
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An earthquake with a magnitude of 7.1 has shaken Kumamoto on Japan’s Kyushu island. The Japan Meteorological Agency issued a tsunami advisory for the Ariake and Yatsushiro Seas, but it was lifted within two hours. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi urged residents to avoid the coastline and announced a government task force to assess damage and prepare for rescue operations. Reports indicate injuries, damage to infrastructure, and blackouts. Authorities warn of possible strong aftershocks. No abnormalities were found at nearby nuclear plants, and train services have been suspended for safety checks.