Large earthquake rocks Japan, prompting tsunami warnings
•A 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck Japan's Kumamoto Prefecture, reaching a depth of 10 kilometers.
•Tsunami warnings have been issued for the Ariake Sea and Yatsushiro Sea.
•Residents are advised to evacuate coastal areas until the tsunami advisory is lifted.
BREAKING NEWSJul. 28, 2026, 7:54 AM UTCJapanJapanLarge earthquake rocks Japan, prompting tsunami warningsThe Japan Meteorological Agency said the earthquake had a preliminary magnitude of 7.1 and depth of 10 kilometers, or just over 6 miles. Listen to this article with a free profile00:0000:00ShareAdd NBC News to GoogleBy Chantal Da SilvaA large earthquake struck Japan’s southern Kumamoto Prefecture on Tuesday, sparking tsunami warnings in the region. The Japan Meteorological Agency said the earthquake, with a preliminary magnitude of 7.1 and depth of 10 kilometers, or just over 6 miles, was at the highest end of the seismic intensity scale. Japan’s Cabinet Office’s Disaster Management Division said a tsunami advisory had been issued for the Ariake Sea and Yatsushiro Sea. It warned residents to leave coastal areas immediately and to stay away until the advisory was lifted. It was not immediately clear what impact the earthquake has had on the ground. ShareAdd NBC News to GoogleChantal Da SilvaChantal Da Silva reports on world news for NBC News Digital and is based in London.المصدر: NBC News | Source: NBC News
→A 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck Japan's Kumamoto Prefecture, reaching a depth of 10 kilometers.
→Tsunami warnings have been issued for the Ariake Sea and Yatsushiro Sea.
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