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Surgeons shield patient as 6.8 quake hits Kumamoto hospital

Published 8 August 2026

A surgical team in Japan demonstrated remarkable composure and dedication as a powerful earthquake struck during an operation, newly released hospital footage shows. The incident occurred on July 28, 2026, when a magnitude 6.8 earthquake rocked Kumamoto Prefecture on the island of Kyushu.

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