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japan earthquake

2 recorded attention episodes across GB, US.

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WITT Attention Index for japan earthquake in GB. It combines a public traffic bucket, change in that bucket, attached coverage and cross-region presence.

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Observed	Traffic bucket	Attention Index
Jul 28, 08:10 UTC	200+	52.6
Jul 28, 08:20 UTC	200+	51.6
Jul 28, 08:30 UTC	500+	65.4
Jul 28, 08:40 UTC	500+	56.4
Jul 28, 08:50 UTC	2000+	75.6
Jul 28, 09:10 UTC	2000+	63.6

Episode history

igniting GB

July 28, 2026

Peak index: 76
Detected: 08:10 UTC
Status: active

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igniting US

July 28, 2026

Peak index: 73
Detected: 08:00 UTC
Status: active

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Verified explanations

igniting World 3 hours ago

Why Japan’s 7.1 Magnitude Kumamoto Earthquake Triggered Instant Global Attention

A 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck Kumamoto on Japan's Kyushu island, registering the maximum Shindo scale level of seven and triggering a regional tsunami advisory. The resulting emergency response by Japanese authorities and widespread public sharing drove an immediate surge in attention across digital and news platforms.

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