▲ People watch a news broadcast concerning the earthquake in Japan on the 28th.
A strong magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck Kumamoto Prefecture in western Kyushu, Japan, at around 4:27 PM today (the 28th).
According to Japan's NHK, the epicenter was located in the Kumamoto region of Kumamoto Prefecture, with an estimated depth of 10 kilometers.
The earthquake registered a seismic intensity of 7 in areas such as Kumamoto City.
The Japan Meteorological Agency issued a tsunami advisory, warning that tsunamis up to 1 meter high could occur due to the earthquake.
(Photo: Yonhap News)
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