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2016 Kumamoto earthquake

Coverage of 2016 Kumamoto earthquake in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jul 28 · 08:32 UTCMost recent: Jul 29 · 01:53 UTC
Co-mentioned in this coverage
Sanae Takaichiperson2Kumamotoplace2Kyushuplace2Aeon Mallplace1Yatsuhiro Shrineplace1Nippon Paper Industries Co.organization1Japan's Self Defense Forcesorganization1Japan Meteorological Agencyorganization1Ariake Bayplace1Japan Fire and Disaster Management Agencyorganization1Japan Nuclear Regulation Authorityorganization1
Recent coverage
  • WORLDJul 29 · 01:53 UTCAP NEWS
    Death toll rises to 13 as rescuers search for the missing after Japan earthquake

    A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck Kumamoto, Japan, killing 13 people and damaging structures like the Aeon Mall and Yatsuhiro Shrine. Rescue operations continue for the missing, with Japan's Self Defense Forces assisting in recovery efforts. The quake also caused a train derailment and damage to Kumamoto Castle, which was previously affected by a 2016 earthquake.

  • WORLDJul 28 · 08:32 UTCWTOP DC
    A magnitude 7.1 earthquake shakes part of southern Japan and a tsunami advisory is issued

    A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck Kumamoto on Japan’s Kyushu island, prompting a tsunami advisory for Ariake Bay. Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi urged coastal avoidance and confirmed a government task force was assessing damage, while no major infrastructure or nuclear facility abnormalities were reported.