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Magnitude 7.1 earthquake strikes southern Japan, triggering tsunami warnings
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Magnitude 7.1 earthquake strikes southern Japan, triggering tsunami warnings

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  • A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck Kumamoto prefecture in southern Japan, causing widespread power outages and halting rail services.
  • The Japan Meteorological Agency issued tsunami warnings for waves of up to 1 meter following the earthquake.
  • Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi urged residents to remain vigilant for aftershocks as the government assesses the damage.
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On July 28, 2026, a magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck Japan's southern Kumamoto prefecture, causing significant disruption across the region. The earthquake knocked out power to approximately 40,000 homes and halted rail services, including high-speed bullet trains. In response to the seismic activity, the Japan Meteorological Agency issued tsunami warnings for waves of up to 1 meter (3.3 feet) in height. Emergency earthquake warnings were also disseminated for several nearby prefectures, including Nagasaki, Kagoshima, Fukuoka, Saga, Oita, and Miyazaki, all located on the southern island of Kyushu. The epicenter of the earthquake was located in the city of Uki, just south of Kumamoto city, at a depth of 10 kilometers (6.2 miles). The Japanese government, led by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, urged residents in the affected areas to remain vigilant for potential aftershocks and further seismic events. The government is currently assessing the extent of the damage caused by the earthquake. Japan is known for its seismic activity, being situated along the