Strong 7.1 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Southern Japan; Tsunami Warning Canceled
· Telemundo McAllen (KTLM)
A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck Kumamoto, located on Japan's southern island of Kyushu, on Tuesday evening, resulting in numerous injuries and damage. A tsunami warning was issued but lifted two hours later by the Japan Meteorological Agency. Reports indicate at least 50 injuries, with a hospital in Yatsushiro treating around 40 patients. A train derailed, and damage was noted at Kumamoto Castle and the Aeon Mall in Kashima. 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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