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There is increased interest in the Hinagu Fault as the government earthquake committee confirms it was active, causing strong shaking in Kumamoto.

The government earthquake investigation committee has confirmed that a segment of the Hinagu Fault Zone was active, likely responsible for the intense shaking of magnitude 7 experienced in Kumamoto. The fault may have shifted about 30 kilometers, and investigations suggest this could be residual movement from the 2016 Kumamoto earthquake.