Magnitude 7.1 Earthquake Strikes Kumamoto, Western Kyushu, Japan; Tsunami Advisory Issued

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.

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