7.1-Magnitude Earthquake Rocks Southern Japan, Tsunami Warning Issued

A powerful 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck Japan’s southern Kumamoto Prefecture on Tuesday, prompting authorities to issue a tsunami warning and emergency alerts across several parts of Kyushu Island. According to the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA), the earthquake has the potential to generate tsunami waves of up to one metre (3.28 feet). Residents living in coastal communities…