A magnitude 7.1 earthquake shakes part of southern Japan and a tsunami advisory is issued
Summary
A strong earthquake with a magnitude of 7.1 struck Kumamoto in southern Japan on Tuesday afternoon. Officials issued a local tsunami advisory, but there were no immediate reports of damage or injuries.Key Facts
- The earthquake had a preliminary magnitude of 7.1.
- It occurred near Kumamoto on Kyushu, Japan’s southern main island.
- The quake's depth was about 10 kilometers (6 miles) below the sea surface.
- The time of the earthquake was 4:29 p.m. local time.
- A tsunami advisory was issued for the local area.
- The U.S. Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said no tsunami risk exists beyond local coasts.
- No damage or injuries were reported immediately.
- The quake’s location was roughly 900 kilometers (540 miles) southwest of Tokyo.
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