A 7.1-magnitude earthquake strikes Japan’s south-western Kyushu region, with reports pointing to impacts in and around Kumamoto Prefecture. Multiple outlets say the quake triggers tsunami warnings for nearby coastal waters, including the Ariake and Yatsushiro seas. ABC Australia also reports that two strong earthquakes occur within an hour, following the initial 7.1-magnitude event. Authorities issue alerts for coastal areas, and some reporting includes guidance for residents to stay away from shorelines while the situation is assessed. Sky News and other outlets describe the earthquake as a major event and confirm the tsunami alert. The warnings are framed as an expected tsunami wave reaching up to about one metre, according to ABC Australia. Overall details across sources focus on the earthquake’s magnitude, its location in Kyushu, the issuance of a tsunami warning, and the timing of related seismic activity occurring close together.
7.1-magnitude earthquake strikes Japan’s Kyushu, tsunami warning issued
A 7.1-magnitude earthquake strikes Japan’s south-western Kyushu region, with reports pointing to impacts in and around Kumamoto Prefecture. Multiple outlets say the quake triggers tsunami warnings for...
- A 7.1-magnitude earthquake hits Japan’s south-western Kyushu region.
- Reports indicate the quake affects or centers around Kumamoto Prefecture.
- Tsunami warnings are issued for nearby seas/coastal areas, including the Ariake and Yatsushiro regions.
- One outlet reports two strong earthquakes within about an hour.
- At least one report says the tsunami warning includes an estimated wave height of up to around 1 metre.
A major 7.1-magnitude earthquake has hit Japan, triggering a tsunami alert.
3 hours agoThe enormous quake struck Kumamoto Prefecture in the Kyushu region on Tuesday, triggering a tsunami warning for the Ariake and Yatsushiro seas
3 hours agoJapan's south-western Kyushu island has been struck by two strong earthquakes within an hour, sparking warnings of a tsunami wave of up to 1 metre.
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