TOKYO - The following is an earthquake alert issued by the Japan Meteorological Agency.

 

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Day and Time: July 28, 2026, 4:29 p.m.

Epicenter: Kumamoto Prefecture. N 32.6 , E 130.7

Depth: Very shallow

Preliminary magnitude: 4.5

Seismic intensity scale: Lower 5 out of maximum 7

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