### [2026-07-28](/feed/2026/07/28/index.md)

##### 2026 Kumamoto earthquake
# A w.1 earthquake strikes central Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan, causing a tsunami alert for the western Kyūshū coast. At least 13 people are killed. 




### Sources:

1. [CNN](https://www.cnn.com/2026/07/28/world/live-news/japan-earthquake-kumamoto)

### Changes:

1. A w.8 earthquake strikes central Kumamoto Prefecture in Japan, causing a tsunami alert for the western Kyūshū coast.  _2026-07-28 19:54:47 (First version)_
2. A w.1 earthquake strikes central Kumamoto Prefecture in Japan, causing a tsunami alert for the western Kyūshū coast.  _2026-07-28 21:54:41 (Update)_
2. A w.1 earthquake strikes central Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan, causing a tsunami alert for the western Kyūshū coast. At least 13 people are killed.  _(Current version)_

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