# Kumamoto Earthquake Shakes Kyushu | Salt Lake City News

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Podcast: [Salt Lake City News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/salt-lake-city-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7652320)
Published: 2026-07-28T11:31:18+00:00
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A powerful earthquake shook Japan’s Kyushu island, initially jolting residents with a magnitude 7.1 tremor that was later downgraded to 6.8 — triggering a brief tsunami warning before it was lifted. While no tsunami materialized, the quake caused injuries, damaged roads and buildings, sparked fires, and led to power outages. Emergency crews are on alert for aftershocks, and officials have formed a task force to assess damage and coordinate rescue efforts. Major infrastructure like bullet trains and airports were shut down for safety, and nuclear plants reported no issues. The quake’s timing and location stirred memories of the 2016 Kumamoto disaster — this time, authorities urge caution, especially around open flames and broken glass, as the region braces for more seismic activity. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/e1ca51008cf9ae1b

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