"13 fatalities" confirmed in '2026 Kumamoto Earthquake': Japan PM Takaichi

Jul 29, 2026

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Wednesday said that 13 people have died in the '2026 Kumamoto Earthquake' of magnitude-7.1 as authorities continue...

Magnitude 7 earthquake hits Japan's Kumamoto region, tsunami advisory issued

Jul 28, 2026

An earthquake of maximum seismic activity of 7 struck Japan on Tuesday, triggering a tsunami advisory for parts of Kumamoto Prefecture after the quake...

EAM Jaishankar expresses solidarity with Japan following Kumamoto earthquake

Jul 28, 2026

"Deeply concerned at the news of the earthquake that struck Kumamoto prefecture in Japan. Express our solidarity and support to the Government and people...

TSMC's Japan fab evacuates staff after strong earthquake

Jul 28, 2026

Japan Advanced Semiconductor Manufacturing Inc. (JASM), Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co.'s (TSMC) subsidiary in Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan, evacuated employees after a powerful earthquake struck the...

"India fully committed to providing necessary assistance": Rajnath Singh assures Japan of necessary assistance after Kumamoto earthquake

Aug 20, 2026

"First of all, on behalf of the Government of India and the people of India, I express deep condolences for the losses caused by...

Heavy rains trigger mass evacuations in Japan's Kumamoto, 360000 evacuated

Jul 03, 2023

For safety purposes, evacuation orders have been released for almost 3,60,000 residents in the city of Kumamoto.