A magnitude 7.1 earthquake shakes part of southern Japan and a tsunami advisory is issued
Astrobitica
July 28, 2026 (Last updated: July 28, 2026) 1 minute read
An earthquake registering a preliminary magnitude of 7.1 shook Kumamoto on Japan’s southern main island of Kyushu late Tuesday afternoon and a tsunami advisory was issued, the Japan Meteorological Agency said.
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