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7.1 magnitude earthquake off Japan's Kumamoto coast triggers tsunami risk

Following a 7.1 magnitude earthquake off the coast of Kumamoto prefecture in southern Japan, a tsunami warning was issued for the Yatsushiro Sea. Officials stated that no casualties or injuries have been reported so far.

Scraper SystemJuly 28, 2026, 11:55 AM

7.1 magnitude earthquake off Japan's Kumamoto coast triggers tsunami risk

A powerful 7.1 magnitude earthquake was recorded off the coast of Kumamoto prefecture in southern Japan. The tremors occurred at 4:27 p.m. local time.

The Japan Meteorological Agency announced that the epicenter of the earthquake was in the Uki and Hikawa areas of Kumamoto and occurred at a depth of 10 kilometers. National broadcaster NHK reported that there were no deaths or injuries after the quake, which was also strongly felt in the Yatsushiro, Uto, and Mashiki areas.

NHK also warned that the earthquake could cause a tsunami in the Yatsushiro Sea, which borders Kumamoto. There were reports of a tsunami risk in the region.