Strong 7.1 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Southern Japan; Tsunami Warning Canceled
· Telemundo McAllen (KTLM)
A 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck Kumamoto, located on Japan's southern island of Kyushu, on Tuesday evening, causing injuries and damage. A tsunami warning was issued but lifted two hours later. The US Geological Survey later revised the quake's magnitude to 6.8. Reports indicate at least 50 injuries, with a hospital in Yatsushiro treating around 40 patients. Damage included a derailed train and destruction at Aeon Mall in Kashima. Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi urged residents to stay away from the coast and emphasized the government's focus on safety and damage assessment. No anomalies were found at nearby nuclear plants.
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