Earthquake Alert: Powerful 7.1-Magnitude Quake Strikes Japan's Kumamoto, Tsunami Advisory Issued As Strong Tremors Shake Kyushu | Video
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Tokyo: An earthquake registering a preliminary magnitude of 7.1 shook Kumamoto on Japan's southern main island of Kyushu late Tuesday afternoon and a tsunami advisory was issued, the Japan Meteorological Agency said.
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Strong shaking rocks Kumamoto, Japan, as a strong earthquake hits the area; dust clouds rise after the tremor.@RapidReport2025 pic.twitter.com/sqHfXPZLT1
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The quake occurred at the depth of 10 km (6 miles) below the sea surface, JMA said.
No damage or injuries were immediately reported after the 4:29 pm quake.
A few minutes ago: The stone walls of Kumamoto Castle collapsed following a magnitude 7.1 earthquake (地震 ) that struck 4 km southeast of Uki, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan. pic.twitter.com/PwXwldRmIr
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The quake occurred in the western region of Kumamoto, about 900 km (540 miles) southwest of Tokyo.
⚠️ BREAKING: A massive 7.1 magnitude earthquake has struck Kumamoto, Japan.
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The powerful, high-impact tremor hit at a shallow depth, centered just 4 km southeast of Uki.
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The US Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said there was no risk of a tsunami beyond local coasts.
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