First Visuals of Massive Japan Earthquake Which Caused a Tsunami Alert | Times Now World

A powerful 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck southwestern Japan on Thursday, triggering tsunami advisories for the Pacific coast of Kyushu and Shikoku islands. The quake, initially reported as a magnitude 6.9, led authorities to warn of potential one-meter high tsunamis. In Miyazaki prefecture, waves as high as 20 centimeters have already been observed. Fortunately, there are no immediate reports of major damage. Stay tuned for updates on this developing situation