Magnitude 7.1 Earthquake Kills at Least 28 in Kumamoto, Japan

A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck Kumamoto Prefecture on Japan's Kyushu island on July 28, 2026, at approximately 16:27 JST. GMA News, citing the Kumamoto prefectural government, reported 28 deaths. Over 50 people were injured. Kumamoto recorded maximum seismic intensity of 7 — the highest level on Japan's 10-degree scale. A collapsed shopping mall, train derailment, and 300,000 evacuation orders signal widespread infrastructure impact.