Japan earthquake: Tsunami alert as Kumamoto rocked by violent 7.1 magnitude tremor

A powerful 7.1 magnitude earthquake has struck the island of Kyushu in southern Japan. The tremor was rated as a possible level seven on the Shindo scale of shaking, which represents the highest possible level of intensity. Following the violent seismic activity, authorities issued a one-metre tsunami warning for the affected regions. The event marks a significant geological disturbance in the area, prompting immediate alerts and safety precautions across the southern Japanese territory.