A 7.1 magnitude earthquake that struck Kyushu, Japan, has not caused any damage to the nearby Sendai nuclear power plant, which is operating normally.
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) reported on July 28 that it received confirmation from Japan's Nuclear Regulation Authority (NRA) that there were no safety issues or damage at the Sendai plant, located approximately 100 kilometers from the earthquake's epicenter in Uki City, Kumamoto Prefecture.
In a statement on X (formerly Twitter), the IAEA said, "The Japanese Nuclear Regulation Authority has informed us that there were no damages or safety concerns at the Sendai nuclear plant due to the earthquake, and the plant is currently operating normally."
IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi stated, "We will continue to monitor the situation."
Earlier that afternoon, a 7.1 magnitude earthquake occurred near Uki City, Kumamoto Prefecture. Reports indicate that part of a building at an Aeon Mall in Kumamoto collapsed, and there are multiple reports of people being isolated as damage assessments continue.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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