Kumamoto, Japan hit by magnitude 5.1 quake, shaking across Kyushu

On 6 August 2026 at 07:59 local time, a shallow magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck the Amakusa‑Ashikita area of Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan. The Japan Meteorological Agency reported a depth of about 10 km and maximum observed intensity of Shindo 4 in cities such as Yatsushiro, Uki and Ashikita, with Shindo 3‑4 felt across neighboring prefectures including Nagasaki, Kagoshima, Fukuoka and Miyazaki. No tsunami threat was identified.

Authorities warned residents to remain vigilant for aftershocks for the coming week. Kumamoto City Mayor Ōnishi Kazufumi expressed fatigue over the continuing tremors, noting “another shake… I’m fed up,” while many citizens voiced similar concerns. The quake caused no reported casualties or major damage beyond minor shaking, and emergency services continue to monitor the situation.