Strong 7.1 magnitude earthquake strikes southern Japan; tsunami alert issued
Summary
A strong earthquake measuring 7.1 hit southern Japan's Kumamoto prefecture on Tuesday. A tsunami warning was issued for a possible wave about one meter high, but there was no tsunami threat for Hawaii or American Samoa.Key Facts
- The earthquake had a magnitude of 7.1.
- It occurred in Kumamoto prefecture, southern Japan.
- The Japan Meteorological Agency reported the quake reached the highest level on Japan’s Shindo scale (level 7).
- A tsunami alert warned of waves about one meter (one yard) high.
- The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said there was no tsunami danger to Hawaii or American Samoa.
- The earthquake happened on a Tuesday.
- The Japan Meteorological Agency issued the tsunami alert.
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