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- A 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck Kumamoto in Japan's Kyushu region, collapsing several buildings and injuring people.
- Tsunami warnings were issued with waves of up to one metre possible, and coastal residents were told to move to higher ground.
- The government issued emergency quake alerts for seven prefectures in Kyushu, with the Prime Minister saying saving lives is the first priority.
- Japan's nuclear regulator said no abnormalities were reported at nuclear plants after the quake.
What to watch next
- Extent of casualties and building damage from ongoing damage assessments
- Whether tsunami waves materialise on Kyushu's coast and when warnings are lifted
- Status of nuclear power plants and possible aftershocks in the quake-prone region
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