Japan issues tsunami alert after 7.1-magnitude quake
Summary
A 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck southwestern Japan, triggering a tsunami alert with waves expected up to one metre. Japan, located on multiple tectonic plates, frequently experiences such seismic events.
Key Points
- A 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck Kyushu island in southwestern Japan triggering a tsunami alert.
- The quake was measured at the highest shaking level seven on Japan's Shindo scale.
- Tsunami waves could reach up to one metre and were expected around 5:00 pm local time.
- Japan is highly seismically active, frequently experiencing earthquakes due to its position on tectonic plates.
