International · Followed by 3 outlets
Earthquake in southern Japan
A powerful earthquake hit southern Japan, causing destruction, damaging a famed landmark and leaving people affected. Outlets agree on the scale of the disaster while the casualty toll is still open.
- The damage on the ground1
- Heritage at risk1
- What we know so far1
What the 3 sources agree on
- A powerful earthquake struck southern Japan.
- The quake caused destruction and damage on the ground.
Only what appears in more than one source and isn't in dispute goes here.
Where they diverge
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The damage on the ground
Focus on the material and human toll: destruction, injuries and the immediate impact of the quake.
Heritage at risk
Focus on the impact on historic heritage, such as the damage to Kumamoto Castle.
What we know so far
Focus on piecing together the facts as the hours pass and official information arrives.
Questions no source answered
- The final toll of casualties and trapped people has not been confirmed.
- The full extent of damage to heritage and infrastructure is still being assessed.
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The 3 original articles
- The Washington Post Powerful earthquake strikes southern Japan, causing destruction July 28, 2026
- The New York Times Kumamoto Castle, a Famed Landmark, Is Damaged in the Japan Earthquake July 28, 2026
- BBC Japan earthquake: What we know so far July 28, 2026
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