# Kumamoto earthquake and hospital response

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/kumamoto-earthquake-and-hospital-response
> Updated: 2026-08-09T11:11:32.000Z. Sources: 93. Developments: 2.

On July 28, 2026, a magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan, resulting in at least 38 deaths, over 120 injuries, and extensive structural damage. The tremor caused widespread utility outages, including electricity and running water.

Security footage from Kumamoto General Hospital documented the impact of the quake during four ongoing surgeries. The footage shows medical staff working to secure operating tables and protect patients from falling equipment and intense shaking. Despite the disruption, the surgical team successfully completed the procedures. The hospital temporarily suspended some services but resumed normal outpatient operations on August 5, 2026.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-09: Kumamoto General Hospital staff shield patient during earthquake

Security footage from Kumamoto General Hospital shows medical staff shielding a patient and securing equipment during a powerful earthquake in Japan on July 28.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kumamoto-general-hospital-staff-shield-patient-during-earthquake

### 2026-08-06: Kumamoto, Japan earthquake: Medical staff protect patient during surgery

A 7.1 magnitude earthquake in Kumamoto, Japan, killed at least 38 people. Viral footage shows doctors at Kumamoto General Hospital protecting a patient during surgery as the building shook violently.

90 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mersin-turkey-experiences-minor-34magnitude-earthquake

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