7.1 Earthquake Hits Southern Japan, Tsunami Advisory Issued

7.1 Earthquake Hits Southern Japan, Tsunami Advisory Issued

A preliminary magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck off Japan's southern main island of Kyushu on Tuesday afternoon, with its epicentre located 10 km beneath the seabed, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA). The quake was felt in Kumamoto Prefecture, prompting the JMA to issue a tsunami advisory for coastal areas along the Ariake Sea and the Yatsushiro Sea. Public broadcaster NHK reported that the quake was felt in Kumamoto Prefecture, with several people feared dead after a blast at Aeon Mall Kumamoto. The JMA warned of a tsunami threat to coastal areas, with waves expected to reach up to 1 metre in height. The earthquake was followed by a tsunami advisory, which was issued for coastal areas along the Ariake Sea and the Yatsushiro Sea. The advisory was issued as a precautionary measure, with the JMA warning of a tsunami threat to coastal areas. The earthquake and subsequent tsunami advisory have caused widespread disruption in the region, with several people feared dead and many more injured. The JMA has warned of a tsunami threat to coastal areas, with waves expected to reach up to 1 metre in height. The earthquake and subsequent tsunami advisory have caused widespread disruption in the region, with several people feared dead and many more injured.