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The mountainous region of Kumamoto is no stranger to quakes.

First publishedJul 28, 07:48 UTC
Last updatedJul 28, 20:11 UTC · 11m ago
33 outletsSeattle Times, CBS News, NBC News11 outletABC News11 outletNBC News11 outletAl Jazeera11 outletCNBC Top News11 outletNYT World11 outletAl Jazeera22 outletsNBC News22 outletsNPR News, NYT World11 outletNBC News11 outletCBS News11 outletBBC World11 outletPBS NewsHour11 outletNYT Home
Seattle Times6A magnitude 7.1 earthquake shakes part of southern Japan and a tsunami advisory is issuedOpen ↗CBS News8Strong 7.1 magnitude earthquake strikes southern Japan; tsunami alert issuedOpen ↗NBC News8Large earthquake rocks Japan, prompting tsunami warningsOpen ↗ABC News8Magnitude 7.1 earthquake rocks Japan as tsunami warning issuedOpen ↗NBC News8A major earthquake rocks Japan, prompting tsunami warningsOpen ↗Al Jazeera7Moment 7.1-magnitude earthquake rocks southern JapanOpen ↗CNBC Top News7Japan quake injures at least 50, disrupts power and travelOpen ↗NYT World9Live Updates: 6.8-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes JapanOpen ↗Al Jazeera7Magnitude 7.1 earthquake shakes southern Japan, tsunami warning issuedOpen ↗NBC News8Powerful Earthquake and Tsunami Warning Hit JapanOpen ↗NBC News8Trump and Netanyahu to meet and powerful earthquake rocks Japan: Morning RundownOpen ↗NPR News9A strong earthquake shakes part of southern Japan but no tsunami detectedOpen ↗NYT World9The mountainous region of Kumamoto is no stranger to quakes.Open ↗NBC News8A major earthquake strikes southern JapanOpen ↗CBS News8Dozens injured, buildings damaged after powerful earthquake strikes JapanOpen ↗BBC World9Japan earthquake: What we know so farOpen ↗PBS NewsHour87.1 magnitude earthquake rattles Japan, but tsunami advisory is liftedOpen ↗NYT Home9What to Know About the Kumamoto Earthquake in JapanOpen ↗
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A powerful 6.8-magnitude earthquake rocked southwest Japan on Tuesday, causing fires, damaging historic structures and leaving dozens injured, according to the state broadcaster.

Reported by 18 outlets NYT Home, BBC World, NYT World, NPR News, PBS NewsHour, and 6 more. See all sources ↓

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What's the story?
A powerful 6.8-magnitude earthquake rocked southwest Japan on Tuesday, causing fires, damaging historic structures and leaving dozens injured, according to the state broadcaster.
How widely is it covered?
18 outlets, average source rating 8.0/10.
When was it last updated?
11m ago.
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  • Coverage card9 outlets
    1Coverage
    Scouting report

    A magnitude 7.1 earthquake shakes part of southern Japan and a tsunami advisory is issued

    Sources9
    TypeCoverage
    NYT Home
    BBC World
    NPR News
    PBS NewsHour
    CBS News
    NBC News
    ABC News
    Al Jazeera
    Seattle Times
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    2Coverage
    Scouting report

    The mountainous region of Kumamoto is no stranger to quakes.

    Sources1
    TypeCoverage
    NYT World
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    3Coverage
    Scouting report

    Japan quake injures at least 50, disrupts power and travel

    Sources1
    TypeCoverage
    CNBC Top News
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