A magnitude 6.8 earthquake was recorded near The 2026 Kumamoto Region, Japan Earthquake on Jul 28, 2026, 7:27:14 AM (2026-07-28T07:27:14.942Z). The earthquake occurred at a depth of 10.0 km with coordinates 32.6297, 130.6843.
Strong — damage possible near the epicentre. This was a magnitude 6.8 earthquake — classed as strong. Magnitude 6.0–6.9 earthquakes can cause serious damage in populated areas, especially where building standards are low.
At 10.0 km this is a shallow earthquake. Shallow quakes release their energy close to the surface, so shaking is usually stronger and more damaging than a deeper quake of the same magnitude — but it is felt over a smaller area.
Nearest major city: 110 km SSE of Fukuoka, Japan.
The epicentre was located at 32.6297 latitude and 130.6843 longitude near The 2026 Kumamoto Region, Japan Earthquake. The earthquake was shallow at 10.0 km depth.
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