Kumamoto Castle Moat Wall Collapses in 7.1-Magnitude Earthquake
A 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck Japan on July 28, causing damage to the historic Kumamoto Castle in Kumamoto Prefecture on the island of Kyushu. Video footage posted on X shows a section of the moat wall collapsing onto the lawn and into the water near the entrance from the castle's Ninomaru Plaza. The castle, a symbol of Japanese cultural heritage, has suffered structural damage, though the full extent is still being assessed.
Key facts
- A 7.1-magnitude earthquake hit Japan on July 28.
- Kumamoto Castle in Kumamoto Prefecture, Kyushu, was damaged.
- A section of the moat wall collapsed near Ninomaru Plaza.
- Video footage of the collapse was shared on X.
- The castle is a historic Japanese landmark.
- The earthquake occurred on the southwest island of Kyushu.
Entities
Locations
- Japan
- Kumamoto Castle
- Kumamoto Prefecture
- Kyushu
- Ninomaru Plaza