A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck Japan’s southern Kyushu island (Kumamoto area) on July 28, 2026, killing at least 13 people (including five in a factory) and leaving many wounded, with rescue operations still underway to locate missing… Image: france24.com via source articleClimate
At least 13 dead in Japan after magnitude 7.1 earthquake A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck Japan’s southern Kyushu island (Kumamoto area) on July 28, 2026, killing at least 13 people (including five in a factory) and leaving many wounded, with rescue operations still underway to locate missing persons.
Developing high confidence Jul 29, 2026, 9:05 AM UTC
PACIFIC OCEAN (March 13, 2011) An aerial view of debris from an 8.9 magnitude earthquake and subsequent tsunami that struck northern Japan. The debris was inspected by a helicopter-based search and rescue team from. (Illustrative image.) U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Dylan McCordClimate
6.8‑magnitude earthquake strikes Japan Rescue operations are ongoing as survivors contend with shock and horror after the powerful quake.
Developing high confidence Jul 29, 2026, 7:03 AM UTC
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Major earthquake hits Japan Reported by Brisbane Times - Latest News and India Today | Latest Stories. First detected July 28, 2026 at 20:32 UTC.
medium confidence Jul 28, 2026, 8:45 PM UTC
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7.1‑Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Kyushu, Japan, on 28 July 2026 Japan is reeling from a major 7.1 earthquake that hit Kyushu island.
Developing medium confidence Jul 28, 2026, 4:14 PM UTC
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Japan earthquake damages Kumamoto Castle Historic Japanese fortress suffers structural harm amid recent seismic activity.
Developing high confidence Jul 28, 2026, 3:48 PM UTC
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7.1‑Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Japan, Leaving Casualties and Building Collapses in its Wake A powerful quake has caused severe damage, trapping residents in a collapsed shopping mall and prompting ongoing rescue operations.
Developing high confidence Jul 28, 2026, 1:33 PM UTC
First detected July 28, 2026 at 12:08 UTC. Image: Sydney Morning Herald - Latest News via source articleClimate
Powerful earthquake hits Japan, injuring at least 50 Reported by Sydney Morning Herald - Latest News and Brisbane Times - Latest News. First detected July 28, 2026 at 12:08 UTC.
medium confidence Jul 28, 2026, 12:27 PM UTC
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7.1‑Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Southwest Japan, Collapses Aeon Mall, Causes Multiple Deaths An earthquake measuring 7.1 on the Richter scale struck southwestern Japan, causing the Aeon shopping mall in Kashima to collapse and resulting in multiple deaths and people trapped inside.
Developing high confidence Jul 28, 2026, 12:07 PM UTC
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Magnitude 7.1 earthquake strikes Kumamoto, Japan, injuring people and triggering explosion at Aeon Mall A 7.1‑magnitude quake hit Kumamoto, Japan, causing injuries and an explosion at the Aeon Mall, leaving shoppers trapped inside.
Developing medium confidence Jul 28, 2026, 11:19 AM UTC
First detected July 28, 2026 at 09:07 UTC. Image: Sports News - Latest Sports and Football News | Sky News via source articleClimate
Major earthquake hits Japan’s Kyushu region Reported by Sports News - Latest Sports and Football News | Sky News and Daily Maverick. First detected July 28, 2026 at 09:07 UTC.
medium confidence Jul 28, 2026, 9:53 AM UTC
Second Strike, Northern Sumatra quake on 11th April 2012,. (Illustrative image.) Silver Blu3 via OpenverseClimate
7.1‑Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Southern Japan Near Kumamoto, Triggers Tsunami Warning The tremor, centered a few kilometres southeast of Uki on Kyushu’s main island, reached a depth of 10 km and prompted emergency measures but left no immediate reports of damage or injuries.
high confidence Jul 28, 2026, 8:03 AM UTC
First detected July 28, 2026 at 07:57 UTC. Image: South China Morning Post via source articleClimate
Tsunami alert as powerful earthquake hits Japan Reported by South China Morning Post and PerthNow. First detected July 28, 2026 at 07:57 UTC.
medium confidence Jul 28, 2026, 7:59 AM UTC
