An earthquake measuring magnitude 7.1 and rated as a possible level seven on Japan's own Shindo 'scale of shaking' - the highest possible level - has struck the island of Kyushu

A large earthquake struck Japan’s southern Kumamoto Prefecture on Tuesday, sparking tsunami warnings in the region.

A powerful earthquake shook large parts of Kyushu, Japan, disrupting transport, cutting electricity to tens of thousands of homes and prompting authorities to issue tsunami and aftershock warnings. According to Reuters,

Details on casualties, damage, and the depth of the quake are currently awaited.

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