Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan hit by magnitude‑6 earthquake

An earthquake measuring about magnitude 6.0‑6.5 struck the eastern part of Yamanashi Prefecture’s Fuji Five Lakes area at 10:29 pm local time (9:29 pm Hong Kong time) on 26 June 2026. The quake reached a Shindo intensity of 6‑ (weak), indicating strong shaking but limited structural damage reported.

No immediate casualty figures or extensive damage reports have been released, and authorities are monitoring the situation for aftershocks and potential impacts on the local population and infrastructure.