A magnitude-6.8 earthquake struck in Japan near Kumamotto in Japan on July 28, one of the more powerful earthquakes this year recorded in the region. Here are graphics explaining the quake’s intensity, regional seismicity and more. An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.8 hit Japan near the Kumomoto city on Tuesday (July 28, 2026). At least 28 people have been reported dead, and rescue efforts are ongoing to find survivors. A shopping mall collapsed after an explosion buckled the ... [2262 chars]