A powerful 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck Japan, triggering fears of a tsunami. The tremor hit Kumamoto on the southern island of Kyushu at 7:27 am UK time. The quake measured at the highest possible level seven on Japan's own scale of shaking. It occurred at a depth of six miles below the sea surface, according to Japan's Meteorological Agency.
The earthquake caused significant shaking, prompting emergency alerts and prompting authorities to monitor the situation closely. Local residents reported feeling the tremor strongly, with some evacuating coastal areas as a precaution. The Japan Meteorological Agency has not yet issued a tsunami warning, but officials are closely monitoring the situation.
The tremor is the strongest to hit the region in years. Experts are analyzing the seismic activity to determine if there is a risk of further quakes. The event highlights the ongoing seismic risks in Japan, a country located on the Pacific Ring of Fire. (thesun.co.uk)
