World Earthquake alert: M 7.1 KYUSHU, JAPAN, Tue, 28 Jul 2026 07:27:10

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World Earthquake alert : M :KYUSHU,JAPAN, Tue, 28 Jul 2026 07:27:10



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[Ravenlocke]

🌐World News 24 🌍🌎🌏

🇯🇵#Japan #Japanearthquake #earthquake #Kumamoto #Kyushuisland: Japan's southern Kyushu island, A strong earthquake with a maximum seismic intensity of 7 struck Kumamoto Prefecture, and a tsunami warning has been issued by the Japan Meteorological Agency: Local officials state that more than 50 individuals have been admitted to hospitals, with fatalities anticipated to increase as the evaluation of the damage continues

Japan Meteorological Agency: "Seismic activity is quite active" "There is a risk of even stronger shaking" There were 61 earthquakes with intensity 1 or higher (8:00 PM)

According to observations by the Japan Meteorological Agency, since the earthquake with a maximum seismic intensity of 7 occurred in Kumamoto Prefecture around 4:27 p.m. on the 28th, there have been 61 earthquakes with a physical feel of 1 or higher by 8 p.m.

The Japan Meteorological Agency stated that "seismic activity is quite active," but also urged strict caution, stating that "the area of earthquake activity is wide, and there is a possibility that even stronger shaking than the first earthquake may occur in the future."

Additionally, the Japan Meteorological Agency updated the depth of the epicenter to be about 10 kilometers to 16 kilometers.
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A catastrophic 7.1-magnitude earthquake has hit Japan's southern Kyushu island, causing immense destruction in Kumamoto Prefecture. Detecting a peak of 7 on the Japanese seismic intensity scale, this highly intense, shallow earthquake has caused widespread building failures, intense fires, and widespread power outages throughout the area.

In a shocking turn of events, an explosion shook the Aeon shopping center in Kashima, leading to a partial collapse of the second floor. Emergency rescue teams are working tirelessly, as numerous individuals are believed to be trapped under the heavy debris. Local officials state that more than 50 individuals have been admitted to hospitals, with fatalities anticipated to increase as the evaluation of the damage continues. The powerful quakes also led to the ancient stone walls of the historic Kumamoto Castle collapsing violently, creating large clouds of dust in the atmosphere.

Although the first tsunami advisory for the coast has been called off, the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) is urgently cautioning all residents to stay vigilant for dangerous, life-threatening aftershocks in the next few days. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has affirmed that human life is the highest priority, organizing swift emergency disaster reactions. At the same time, global semiconductor manufacturer TSMC relocated its Kumamoto factory personnel for their protection.

Japan, located squarely on the unstable Pacific Ring of Fire, is experiencing its most severe seismic activity since 2024.

https://x.com/DailyWorld24/status/2082097185655578702

[Ravenlocke]

Weather Monitor

Aerial footage from an NHK news broadcast shows severe damage to the Kyushu Expressway, where bridge sections appear to have shifted and separated at the expansion joints following the magnitude 7.1 earthquake in Kumamoto, Japan.

At least 50 people have been injured.

https://x.com/WeatherMonitors/status...34907296198948

NHK WORLD News

Japan quake damage seen from the air

Kumamoto fire and police services are assessing damage from the magnitude 7.1 earthquake that struck southwestern Japan on July 28.

Visit our website for updates: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/


https://x.com/NHKWORLD_News/status/2082055301755498626

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Lord Bebo

🚨‼️🇯🇵 MASSIVE INFRASTRUCTURE COLLAPSE AFTER 7.1 EARTHQUAKE IN JAPAN

It reached a maximum seismic intensity of Shindo 7 (the highest level on Japan's scale), triggering immediate tsunami alerts & widespread infrastructure shutdowns in Kumamoto Prefecture on the island of Kyushu, southwestern Japan

‼️First, the earthquake with 7.1 magnitude was recorded. Less than an hour later, another one with a magnitude of 6.1 happened!

‼️At least 50 injured & no reports of deaths, fortunately

👉 Kyushu Expressway got massive joint cracks;
👉 Kumamoto International Airport shut down completely;
👉 Historic stone walls at Kumamoto Castle collapsed;
👉 More than 150,000 people moved to evacuation centers & shelters

https://x.com/MyLordBebo/status/2082056675163505011

[Ravenlocke]

NHKニュース
@nhk_news
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3h
Translated from Japanese
When an explosion occurred at Ion Mall Kumamoto, a dashcam from a car driving near the scene captured the moment of the explosion.

For detailed information about the situation at the time, see this article↓
https://news.web.nhk/newsweb/na/na-k10015188721000

https://x.com/nhk_news/status/2082111927455760853

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Stefan Burns

A very destructive earthquake has struck southern Japan at a magnitude of 7.1 according to the Japanese (M6.8 via the USGS). This was a shallow oblique extension slip with shaking that lasted about 50 seconds and peaked at the max intensity the JMA catalogues. I'll be live soon

https://x.com/StefanBurnsGeo/status/2082129216838221940

Here we observe the powerful seismic waves from the destructive M7.1 earthquake that struck Japan today race across the entire Pacific Ocean to still be registered by North American seismographs. Wow
*USGS has the EQ at M6.8, the JMA at M7.1. I will use the JMA magnitude


https://x.com/StefanBurnsGeo/status/2082143592425075115

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Breaking911

WATCH: The moment an explosion occurred at Aeon Mall in Kumamoto, Japan, following a powerful earthquake.

https://x.com/Breaking911/status/2082107963456540963

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Middle East Observer

⚡️⭕️ Large shopping mall collapses in Japan following earthquake. (IRIB News)

https://x.com/ME_Observer_/status/2082083113157431417

FRANCE 24 English

"Many people" were feared trapped in a stricken shopping mall in #Japan late on Tuesday, authorities said, after a major #earthquake toppled buildings, sparked fires and reportedly injured more than 100.

https://x.com/France24_en/status/2082164547918447035

[Ravenlocke]

⚡️🌎 World News 🌐⚡️

🚨Operator: No abnormalities at nuclear power plants as of 5 p.m. Tuesday
https://x.com/ferozwala/status/2082055413424603144?s=20
#Japan #Earthquake
📍#Kyushu Electric Power says it has not yet found any abnormalities at either the Genkai Nuclear Power Station in Saga Prefecture or the Sendai Nuclear Power Station in Kagoshima Prefecture.

☢️It also says radiation levels around the stations have not changed.

🚨Long tremors recorded in the region

📌Long tremors capable of rocking high-rise buildings have been recorded in the region. The JMA calls this "long-period ground motion." It affects people on higher floors.
https://x.com/ferozwala/status/2082053600898085046?s=20

📍A four-level scale ranks their intensity. There was Class 4 shaking in the Kumamoto region. That is so strong it can be impossible to move without crawling.

📌Class 3 tremors make it difficult to remain standing. These were felt in Amakusa & Ashikita regions in Kumamoto Prefecture. Experts say they can be strong enough to topple furniture

https://x.com/ferozwala/status/2082056681765351801

[Ravenlocke]

⚡️🌎 World News 🌐⚡️

🚨#JMA: Be prepared for possible powerful quakes over the next two to three days

#Japan #Earthquakes
📍The JMA held a news conference at 5:30 p.m.
https://x.com/ferozwala/status/2082052498056179992?s=20
📌An official said: "As the place where the latest earthquake occurred is shallow, this shows that many earthquakes have occurred. Please pay full attention to possible future earthquakes and rain, and stay away from dangerous places.

📌Also, for the next week or so, especially during the next two to three days, we would like people to watch out for potential earthquakes with a maximum seismic intensity of 7."

https://x.com/ferozwala/status/2082053600898085046

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Stephen Stapczynski

An earthquake with an estimated magnitude of 7.1 just hit southwestern Japan 🇯🇵⚠️

While the epicenter of the quake is near two operating nuclear power plants, the local utility (Kyushu Electric) says no abnormalities detected

https://x.com/SStapczynski/status/2082011300323041485

IAEA - International Atomic Energy Agency ⚛️

The IAEA has been informed by Japan’s Nuclear Regulation Authority (NRA) that today’s 7.1 magnitude earthquake caused no damage or safety issues at the Sendai Nuclear Power Plant, located around 100 km from the epicentre, and that it remains in operation.
The IAEA will continue to monitor the situation, Director General
@rafaelmgrossi
says.

https://x.com/iaeaorg/status/2082057720262545743