july-28-2026 Evening Live Blog: Indiaprimetv National Desk/ 7.1 Quake Rocks Japan, Anti-Paper Leak Law Debated In India. A powerful 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck the southwestern coast of Japan today, Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at exactly 4:27 PM JST (12:57 PM IST). The shallow temblor, which originated at a depth of just 10 kilometers near Uto City in Kumamoto Prefecture, triggered immediate tsunami warnings for waves up to 1 metre high along the Kyushu coast, though these warnings were later lifted.
The intense shaking caused widespread panic across seven prefectures—including Kumamoto, Nagasaki, and Kagoshima—which were placed on immediate high alert. Dramatic live camera footage from Ikariyama Onsen in neighboring Oita Prefecture widely circulated online, capturing the precise moment a group of pets became visibly distressed just seconds before the heavy tremors violently shook the area.
The disaster has caused extensive structural damage, severe utility disruptions, and multiple reported casualties. Emergency workers are responding to a critical situation at the Aeon Mall Kumamoto in Kashima Town, where a floor collapsed following a loud blast, leaving several people feared dead inside the debris.
Over 50 individuals have been rushed to hospitals with serious injuries. Public infrastructure has taken a major hit, with the historic Kumamoto Castle losing a portion of its iconic stone walls, while roads have split open with massive cracks. Utilities and transport networks are crippled, leaving more than 48,300 homes without power, while JR Kyushu suspended all train services, including the high-speed Shinkansen bullet trains.
In response, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi deployed 3,600 Self-Defense Force troops to lead the rescue efforts, while authorities have directed nearly 300,000 residents to evacuate to safe shelters as strong aftershocks continue to threaten the region
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