‘I was quite scared’: Hongkonger in Japan’s quake-hit Kumamoto describes shock
- Posted on July 28, 2026
- By South China Morning Post
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In brief
A Hong Kong resident experienced the terrifying impact of a powerful 7.1-magnitude earthquake that struck Japan's Kumamoto region, recounting moments of fear during the natural disaster. Authorities from Hong Kong confirmed that approximately 200 tourists organized in travel groups within the affected area remained safe following the seismic event. The incident highlights the vulnerability of international visitors to unexpected geological hazards while traveling abroad.
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‘I was quite scared’: Hongkonger in Japan’s quake-hit Kumamoto describes shock
Hong Kong’s travel authority also confirms that about 200 members of tour groups visiting region are safe following 7.1-magnitude earthquake.
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