Strong earthquake strikes Japan's Kyushu island on July 28

A video released by local authorities on Sunday maps the areas affected by the strong earthquake that struck Japan’s Kyushu island on 28 July. The seismic event, recorded at a magnitude of 6.5 by the Japan Meteorological Agency, was centered near the Miyazaki Prefecture and was felt across the western part of the island, prompting automatic alerts and prompting residents to seek shelter.

Preliminary reports indicate that the quake caused structural damage to several residential and commercial buildings, disrupted transportation networks, and resulted in a handful of injuries, though no fatalities have been confirmed. Emergency services and the Self‑Defense Forces were dispatched to the most heavily impacted zones, while utility companies worked to restore electricity and water supplies. Authorities continue to monitor aftershocks and have urged the public to remain vigilant as recovery efforts proceed.