Japan issues a tsunami warning after a 7.1-magnitude earthquake strikes near Kyushu. According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, the quake occurs at 4:27 pm local time on or near Kyushu island. The agency reports that shaking reaches Shindo level 7, the highest possible reading on Japan’s Shindo scale, indicating very strong seismic intensity. Multiple outlets cite the agency’s assessment as the basis for the alert. The tsunami warning reflects concern that sea levels could rise along parts of Japan’s coast following the quake. The reports focus on the earthquake magnitude, its location and timing, and the Shindo intensity level recorded by Japanese authorities. No additional details are provided in the supplied articles about damage, casualties, or changes to the warning status. The alert remains tied to the seismic event and the potential tsunami risk as assessed by the Japan Meteorological Agency.
Japan issues tsunami alert after 7.1-magnitude earthquake
Japan issues a tsunami warning after a 7.1-magnitude earthquake strikes near Kyushu. According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, the quake occurs at 4:27 pm local time on or near Kyushu island. The...
- Japan’s Meteorological Agency issues a tsunami warning following a 7.1-magnitude earthquake.
- The quake occurs at 4:27 pm local time.
- The earthquake is reported near Kyushu island.
- Shaking reaches Shindo level 7, the highest level on Japan’s Shindo scale.
- The tsunami alert is based on the agency’s assessment after the earthquake.
The tremor at 4.27pm on Kyushu island was measured at the highest possible level of seven on Japan's own Shindo scale of shaking, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency.
3 hours agoThe tremor also measured at the highest possible level seven on Japan's own Shindo scale of shaking, the agency added.
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