A 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck southern Japan on July 28, 2026, prompting a tsunami warning. The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) reported the epicenter was off the coast of Kyushu island at a depth of 10 kilometers below the sea surface.
Earthquake Details
The earthquake was felt across Japan's southern main island of Kyushu. The Japanese government issued emergency earthquake warnings for Kumamoto, Nagasaki, Kagoshima, Fukuoka, Saga, Oita, and Miyazaki prefectures. The tremor reached the highest level on the country's seismic intensity scale.
Tsunami Warning and Evacuation
Authorities issued a tsunami warning for waves of up to one meter (3.28 feet). Residents in coastal areas were urged to move to higher ground and follow official evacuation instructions. Broadcaster NHK reported that waves of up to that level may have already been recorded.
