Magnitude 7.1 Earthquake Strikes Japan: Tsunami Alert, Collapsed Buildings, and Dozens Injured
A powerful magnitude 7.1 earthquake rocked Japan's southern island of Kyushu on July 28, 2026, leaving at least 50 injured, buildings collapsed, and triggering a brief tsunami warning. The quake, centered near Kumamoto Prefecture, tested the nation's renowned disaster preparedness as authorities scrambled to assess damage and restore services.









