Event
A magnitude 3 earthquake was recorded in the Satsuma region of Kagoshima Prefecture at approximately 02:00 on 27 July 2026. The strongest shaking, rated at seismic intensity 3, was observed in Akune City. Intensity 2 was recorded in Shimotsu, Satsuma-Sendai, and Nagasato cities. There is no threat of a tsunami.
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Shaking intensity reached level 3 in Akune City, while authorities distinguish the event from separate weather warnings and tsunami advisories affecting other coastal zones.
Background
A magnitude 3 earthquake struck the Satsuma region of Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan, at approximately 02:00 on 27 July 2026. The strongest shaking, rated at seismic intensity 3, was recorded in Akune City, while intensity 2 was felt in Shimotsu, Satsuma-Sendai, and Nagasato cities. Japanese authorities have confirmed there is no threat of a tsunami. The event occurred in an area historically prone to seismic activity, though the specific depth and precise epicentre coordinates remain unspecified in current reports.
A magnitude 3 earthquake struck the Satsuma region of Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan, at approximately 02:00 on 27 July 2026. The strongest shaking, rated at seismic intensity 3, was recorded in Akune City, while intensity 2 was felt in Shimotsu, Satsuma-Sendai, and Nagasato cities.
Fact cards
Key entities: NHK, Kagoshima Prefecture, Akune City, Satsuma region, Satsuma-Sendai City, Satsuma Town.
What was the magnitude and intensity of the earthquake? The earthquake had a magnitude of 3. The strongest shaking observed was seismic intensity 3 in Akune City, with intensity 2 in surrounding cities. Which areas were affected by the shaking? Akune City experienced the stronges
2026-07-27T02:00: Magnitude 3 earthquake recorded in the Satsuma region of Kagoshima Prefecture. 2026-07-27T02:00: Seismic intensity 3 observed in Akune City; intensity 2 recorded in Shimotsu, Satsuma-Sendai, and Nagasato cities. 2026-07-27T02:21: Event details updated by reporti
Timeline
Magnitude 3 earthquake recorded in the Satsuma region of Kagoshima Prefecture.
Seismic intensity 3 observed in Akune City; intensity 2 recorded in Shimotsu, Satsuma-Sendai, and Nagasato cities.
Event details updated by reporting sources.
Authorities confirm no tsunami threat associated with the event.
FAQ
The earthquake had a magnitude of 3. The strongest shaking observed was seismic intensity 3 in Akune City, with intensity 2 in surrounding cities.
Akune City experienced the strongest shaking (intensity 3). Shimotsu City, Satsuma-Sendai City, and Nagasato City recorded intensity 2.
No, authorities have confirmed there is no threat of a tsunami.
On the Japanese seismic intensity scale, intensity 3 is generally felt by most people indoors and may cause minor disturbances.