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6.9 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Southwestern Japan, Tsunami Advisory Issued

The earthquake has now triggered a tsunami advisory from the Japan Meteorological Agency

6.9 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Southwestern Japan, Tsunami Advisory Issued

A 6.9 magnitude earthquake hit southwestern Japan on Monday evening, prompting a tsunami advisory from the Japan Meteorological Agency.

The quake, which occurred off the Miyazaki prefecture in the Kyushu region at 9:19 PM local time, led to warnings of tsunami waves up to one meter.

Local authorities are closely monitoring the situation. It was not immediately clear how much damage had been done.


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