A 5.5–5.8-magnitude earthquake hit Japan’s Kyushu region on Nov. 25, 2025, causing minor injuries and no major damage.

A 5.5 to 5.8-magnitude earthquake struck Kumamoto Prefecture in Japan’s Kyushu region on November 25, 2025, at around 6:01 p.m. local time, with a shallow depth of 9 to 10 kilometers. The quake caused upper level 5 seismic intensity in Ubuyama Village and lower level 5 in Aso and Taketa cities. No tsunami was issued, and while a woman in her 70s sustained minor injuries, there were no immediate reports of major damage or casualties. The Japan Meteorological Agency and international sources like the GFZ confirmed the event, noting Japan’s ongoing seismic activity due to its location on the Pacific Ring of Fire. Authorities are monitoring for aftershocks.