Major earthquake hits Japan

There are fears of multiple deaths after a major earthquake struck Japan.

There are fears of multiple deaths after a major earthquake struck Japan.

Around 300,000 people have been instructed to go to evacuation centres after strong tremors damaged highways and bridges

A magnitude 7.1 earthquake hit southwestern Japan on Kyushu Island Tuesday, trapping people inside a shopping mall and injuring dozens.

Dozens of people were hospitalized after the earthquake hit southern Japan. According to media reports, many are feared dead after a shopping mall partially collapsed in the town of Kahima.

NewsUK & World NewsIn The NewsEmergency alerts have been issued across several areas10:05, 28 Jul 2026A 7.1-magnitude earthquake has struck in Japan and a tsunami alert has been issued. The Japanese government has issued emergency ‌warnings for several areas in the Kyushu region, including Kumamoto, Nagasaki, Kagoshima

A major 7.1-magnitude earthquake has hit Japan, triggering a tsunami alert.

Milo Pope | Live News reporter Published July 28, 2026 9:20am Updated July 28, 2026 9:21am The tsunami warning is for waves measuring up to 3.28 feet (Picture: Francois Greuez/SIPA/Shutterstock) A tsunami warning has been issued after a 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck southern Japan. Got a story? Get in touch with our