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4.9-magnitude earthquake strikes Kumamoto Prefecture in Japan

August 12, 2026 / 1:03 PM

Sharjah 24 - WAM: A magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck Kumamoto Prefecture on Japan’s southern island of Kyushu on Wednesday, the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) said.

The earthquake's epicentre was at a depth of 10 km, the JMA said.

There have been no reports of casualties or damage so far.

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