Japan: Dashcam Captures Powerful M7.1 Earthquake Striking Kumamoto Mid-Drive.

Kumamoto, Japan - July 28, 2026 A dashcam captured the moment a powerful magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan, on July 28, 2026, as vehicles were moving through Namazu Intersection in Kashima Town near Aeon Mall Kumamoto. The footage shows normal traffic, including cars and a flatbed truck transporting a large excavator, before intense shaking suddenly rocks the area. Drivers can be seen slowing down and proceeding cautiously as the tremor unfolds. The earthquake struck at 4:27 p.m. JST and registered a maximum intensity of 7 on Japan's seismic scale, causing widespread damage across the region. Authorities reported structural damage, with rescue operations launched in affected areas as emergency teams assessed the impact.