Powerful 7.1 magnitude earthquake, tsunami alert issued

A powerful earthquake struck Japan’s Kyushu island on Tuesday morning, triggering concern among authorities and residents in the affected areas.

According to preliminary estimates from the National Research Institute for Earth Science and Disaster Resilience (NIED), the earthquake had a magnitude of 7.1 on the Richter scale.

Following the strong seismic activity, Japanese authorities issued a tsunami warning, with waves potentially reaching heights of up to one meter, according to public broadcaster NHK.

So far, no full details have been reported regarding possible damage or casualties, while emergency teams continue to monitor the situation and the potential impact of the earthquake on coastal areas.

Japan, one of the most seismically active countries in the world, has advanced earthquake and tsunami warning systems designed to reduce the consequences of powerful natural disasters.

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