Magnitude 7.1 earthquake shakes southern Japan, tsunami warning issued
Summary
A strong earthquake measuring 7.1 hit southern Japan’s Kumamoto prefecture, causing power outages and stopping train services. The government issued tsunami warnings and emergency alerts for several nearby areas on the island of Kyushu.Key Facts
- The earthquake occurred in Kumamoto, southern Japan, with a depth of 10 km (6.2 miles).
- Emergency warnings were sent to Kumamoto, Nagasaki, Kagoshima, Fukuoka, Saga, Oita, and Miyazaki prefectures.
- A tsunami warning for waves up to 1 meter (3.3 feet) was issued after the quake.
- About 40,000 homes lost electricity due to the earthquake.
- Train services, including high-speed bullet trains, were temporarily stopped in the region.
- No damage or problems were reported at local nuclear power plants.
- Japan is on the "Ring of Fire," where many earthquakes and volcanic eruptions occur.
- A similar, large earthquake in Kumamoto 10 years ago caused many deaths and injuries.
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