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japan earthquake

3 recorded attention episodes across US, GB.

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The dossier

Episodes: 3
Verified stories: 1
Regions: GB, US
Coverage signals: 31

Tracked from Jul 28, 2026 through Aug 22, 2026.

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Interactive attention record

Latest episode

WITT Attention Index for japan earthquake in US. 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
Aug 22, 15:40 UTC	2000+	59.6

Episode history

ended US

August 22, 2026

Peak index: 60
Detected: 15:40 UTC
Status: ended

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ended GB

July 28, 2026

Peak index: 76
Detected: 06:10 UTC
Status: ended

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ended US

July 28, 2026

Peak index: 73
Detected: 06:00 UTC
Status: ended

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Verified explanations

ended World 1 month 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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