7.1 magnitude earthquake strikes southern Japan; Tsunami warning issued – Times of India
In the early hours of Thursday, Japan’s southern island of Kyushu was jolted by two powerful earthquakes. The first, a 6.9-magnitude quake, was followed by a 7.1-magnitude tremor, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). The seismic activity prompted the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) to issue a tsunami advisory.According to Japan Meteorological Agency, the…