‘Artificial earthquake’ conspiracy theory sweeps Japan after Kumamoto disaster
Claims that the recent magnitude 7.1 earthquake that struck southwestern Japan was man-made have been spreading online, with experts dismissing the theory as unrealistic in technological, financial and practical terms.
On July 28, the day the deadly earthquake hit Kumamoto prefecture, a user on social media who has pre
Japan speeds Kumamoto earthquake recovery as dangerous summer heat sets in
Natural disastersGovernment hopes to avoid spate of related deaths seen in recent temblorsKumamoto city recorded a high temperature of 40.3 C on Aug. 3, raising fears of additional deaths due to heatstroke. (Photo by Shun Kato)KOICHI KITANISHI and HIROTO OKURAAugust 4, 2026 07:14 JSTKUMAMOTO, Japan/TOKYO -- With Tuesda
