Kumamoto Castle
Coverage of Kumamoto Castle in the Nexus archive.
- A magnitude 6.8 earthquake shakes part of southern Japan but no tsunami detected
A magnitude 6.8 earthquake struck Kumamoto on Japan's Kyushu island, causing injuries, infrastructure damage, and a temporary tsunami advisory. The government launched a task force to assess damage and coordinate rescue efforts, with reports of fires, road closures, and a derailed train. No major nuclear facility damage was reported.
- A magnitude 7.1 earthquake shakes part of southern Japan but no tsunami detected
A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck Kumamoto, Kyushu, Japan, causing injuries, damage to infrastructure, and a temporarily issued tsunami advisory that was later lifted. The Japan Meteorological Agency confirmed no tsunami was observed, and the U.S. Geological Survey revised the quake’s magnitude to 6.8. Government officials reported injuries, road and building damage, and ongoing assessments of the situation.
- Major earthquake rocks Japan, prompting tsunami warnings
A major earthquake struck Japan, leading to tsunami warnings. A stone wall at Kumamoto Castle in Kumamoto City collapsed due to the quake.