Japan Earthquake Research Institute

7.1 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Japan; Tsunami Warning Issued

A powerful earthquake, initially recorded with a magnitude of 7.1, rocked western Japan on Thursday, impacting the southwestern islands of Kyushu and Shikoku. Public broadcaster NHK reported that the quake's preliminary magnitude was later adjusted to 6.9. In response to the seismic activity, authorities have issued a tsunami advisory for...