The record
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- A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck Kumamoto in Japan's Kyushu region on Tuesday, prompting tsunami advisory guidelines to be issued.
- Japan's Fire and Disaster Management Agency said no damage has occurred, and the nuclear regulator reported no problems at three nuclear units near the epicentre.
- Bullet and local train services in Kyushu were suspended for safety checks.
- Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi warned on X of possible one-metre tsunami waves, asking people to stay away from coastal areas, and said a team has been formed for damage assessment and rescue preparedness.
What to watch next
- Whether tsunami advisories are upgraded or lifted
- Resumption of suspended bullet and local train services in Kyushu
- Updates on possible one-metre tsunami waves and damage assessment by the government task team
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Named Japan · Aso Kumamoto Airport · Japan Fire and Disaster Management Agency · Japan Meteorological Agency · Japan Nuclear Regulation Authority · Kumamoto · Kumamoto Castle · Kyodo News agency · Kyushu · Sanae Takaichi · Sana Takaichi · Shinji Kiyomoto
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