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Powerful earthquake shakes part of southern Japan, causing damage and injuries
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· July 28, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway For more information on the earthquake and tsunami advisory, readers can refer to the Japan Meteorological Agency or other reliable news sources, such as ABC13 Houston, for further updates and details.
A significant earthquake has occurred in southern Japan, according to reports from the Japan Meteorological Agency. 1 and was centered in Kumamoto, which is located on the southern main island of Kyushu. A tsunami advisory was issued following the earthquake, indicating a potential threat to the area.
Details of the earthquake and its impact are limited at this time. For more information on the earthquake and tsunami advisory, readers can refer to the Japan Meteorological Agency or other reliable news sources, such as ABC13 Houston, for further updates and details.
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Category: local Published: July 28, 2026 Source: ABC13 Houston (KTRK) Reading time: 1 min
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