Disasters•1 report
62DOOM SCORE
Magnitude 7.1 earthquake strikes near Uto, Japan
Japan
First seen: Aug 19, 2026, 12:32 AM UTCUpdated: Aug 19, 2026, 12:32 AM UTC
WHAT HAPPENED
A magnitude 7.1 earthquake occurred near Uto, Japan, causing injuries and damage. Rescue operations are ongoing.
SO WHAT?
The strong earthquake poses an ongoing risk to residents and may disrupt local services and infrastructure.
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