A powerful 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck southern Kyushu, Japan, on Thursday afternoon, prompting a tsunami warning for the eastern and southern coasts of Kyushu and the southern coast of Shikoku. The Japan Meteorological Agency predicts waves up to 1 meter high in these areas.
Following the quake, bullet train services in Kyushu were halted. Nuclear plant operators in Kyushu and Shikoku are conducting safety checks for potential damages. Reports from CBS News indicate broken windows at Miyazaki airport, near the earthquake’s epicentre.