Japan: 7.1 magnitude quake recorded in southern Japan; 40,000 houses left without electricity
Edited By WION Video Desk
Published: Jul 28, 2026, 18:12 IST | Updated: Jul 28, 2026, 18:12 IST
A powerful earthquake of magnitude 7.1 has struck Kumamoto prefecture on Japan's southern main island of Kyushu. The epicenter of the tremors was at a depth of 10 kilometers below the sea surface, the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) said.
Japan's prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, has said injuries have been reported due the quake and a buildings has collapsed in the region.
Authorities have issued a tsunami warning, with waves of up to one meter (3.28 feet) expected. Residents in coastal areas have been urged to move to higher ground and follow official evacuation instructions.
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