Event Brief
Kumamoto earthquake: 8,000 still evacuated after 1 week
Filed: Aug 04, 2026 at 12:09 AM ET
Summary: About 8,000 people remained evacuated one week after the Kumamoto earthquake as heat persisted.
WHO: About 8,000 evacuees
WHAT: About 8,000 people remained evacuated one week after the earthquake as temperatures stayed high.
WHEN: Aug 03, 2026 at 11:45 PM ET
WHERE: Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan
WHY: High temperatures persisted, with many areas reaching 35°C or higher and some hitting 40°C.
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