Magnitude 7.1 Earthquake Strikes Kumamoto, Japan

A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck Kumamoto prefecture on Japan's southern Kyushu island on July 28, 2026, Reuters reported, citing the Japan Meteorological Agency. JMA designated the 7.1 figure as preliminary, meaning it may be revised as additional waveform data from near-epicenter seismographs is processed through its Earthquake Phenomena Observation System.