4.9-magnitude earthquake strikes Kumamoto Prefecture in Japan

4.9-magnitude earthquake strikes Kumamoto Prefecture in Japan

TOKYO, 12th August, 2026 (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.