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.