> strong and shallow mw 6.8 Earthquake in Kumamoto, Japan

07/28/2026 - Earthquake in Kumamoto, Japan

Event Characteristics
CEDIM Karlsruhe Institute of Technology
Date & Time July 28, 2026, 7:27 a.m.
Magnitude mw 6.8
Latitude 32.66 °N
Longitude 130.79 °E
Depth 22.2 km
Aftershocks 4
Last Update 2026-07-28
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Impact on Health Services

A total 445 major healthcare facilities have been affected by this event.
71 hospitals and 1 clinics may experience operational problems due to strong shaking at their location.

Impact on Energy Infrastructure

A total 0.88 GW of power generation capacity has been affected by this event.

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