Japan Earthquake: 7.1 Magnitude Tremor Triggers Tsunami Warning

A 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck near Uto, Kumamoto on Kyushu, Japan, triggering a tsunami advisory. It reached the highest Shindo level 7 at a depth of 10 km.

Brit Brief 28/07/2026 07:22

Japan Earthquake: 7.1 Magnitude Tremor Triggers Tsunami Warning — Japan Earthquake: 7.1 Magnitude Triggers Tsunami Warning

A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck near the town of Uto in Kumamoto Prefecture on Japan's southern island of Kyushu on Tuesday afternoon, the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) reported.

The quake triggered a tsunami advisory for coastal areas. It occurred at a depth of 10 kilometers (6 miles) below the sea surface.

Details of the Quake

The JMA measured the quake at a preliminary magnitude of 7.1 and rated it as level seven on Japan's Shindo scale, the highest possible level of shaking.