A magnitude 7.1 earthquake strikes southern Japan, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA). Multiple outlets report that the quake prompts coastal emergency messaging, with a tsunami alert issued for parts of southern Japan. ABC News and CBS News say authorities issue a tsunami advisory for the coasts of the Ariake Sea and the Yatsushiro Sea, while other reporting also describes a tsunami alert linked to the event. NDTV adds that the alert involves expectations of a tsunami wave of about 1 metre. The South China Morning Post reports the quake registers at the highest possible level seven on Japan’s Shindo scale of shaking, based on JMA information.
After the earthquake, local authorities assess damage and disruptions. 7News Australia reports that Japan’s bullet train services are suspended as the impact of the quake is evaluated. No information in the provided reports describes casualties or the extent of damage, but the events are presented as an active response to the earthquake and tsunami threat.
