India, July 28 -- A powerful earthquake measuring 7.1 in magnitude struck Japan's Kumamoto Prefecture on the southern island of Kyushu on Tuesday, prompting authorities to issue a tsunami warning and emergency earthquake alerts across multiple prefectures. The shallow quake triggered the highest level of shaking on Japan's seismic intensity scale in parts of the affected region, leading officials to urge residents to move to safer locations immediately.

While there were no immediate reports of casualties or widespread damage, authorities continue to assess the situation, monitor aftershocks and track possible tsunami waves.

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A strong earthquake hit southern Japan on Tuesday afternoon, shaking buildings across Kyushu and...