A 7.1 magnitude earthquake occurred in the Kumamoto prefecture on Japan's Kyushu Island.
The Japan Meteorological Agency announced that a 7.1 magnitude tremor was recorded in the Kumamoto prefecture on Kyushu Island. Authorities issued a tsunami warning following the tremor, urging residents in coastal areas to move to safe zones immediately. The Japanese government issued an emergency alert for regions affected by the earthquake, including Kumamoto, Nagasaki, Kagoshima, Fukuoka, Saga, Oita, and Miyazaki. It was noted that the risk of aftershocks in the area continues, and citizens were urged to remain cautious.
