Kyushu Railway Suspends All Services After 7.1 Magnitude Earthquake
Kyushu Railway Company announced on July 28 that all regular railways and the Kyushu Shinkansen in the Kyushu region have been suspended due to a 7.1 magnitude earthquake in Kumamoto Prefecture.
The Japan Meteorological Agency reported that the earthquake struck near Kumamoto Prefecture at 4:27 p. m. local time on July 28, with a magnitude of 7.1, a maximum seismic intensity of 7, and a depth of 10 kilometers.
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The event has a measured impact on 1 industry. The strongest current signal is negative for Rail Transport, with intensity 80/100 and 90% confidence over a short term horizon.
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