The moment Tuesday's powerful earthquake hit Japan
BBC News 2026-07-28 15:32:37
Context: A powerful earthquake struck Japan's Kyushu island on July 28, forcing over 150,000 people to evacuate, causing power outages, damaging roads, and destroying infrastructure. The quake resulted in multiple casualties and missing persons, with several people unaccounted for after a chimney collapsed at a paper factory in Kumamoto prefecture. The earthquake led to widespread destruction and disruptions.
Key Facts
- The earthquake hit Japan's Kyushu island on July 28, causing widespread destruction and forcing over 150,000 people to evacuate.
- The quake caused power outages affecting more than 40,000 households and damaged roads, with part of a castle wall and a footbridge destroyed.
- A chimney collapsed at a paper factory in Kumamoto prefecture, resulting in several people missing, according to the police cited by Japan's public broadcaster NHK.
- The earthquake led to evacuations and disruptions, with the police and NHK providing updates on the situation.
- The prefecture most affected by the earthquake appears to be Kumamoto, where the paper factory incident occurred and significant damage was reported.