A powerful 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck southern Japan on Tuesday, specifically impacting the Kumamoto prefecture, as reported by the Japan Meteorological Agency. The quake reached the highest level of seven on Japan’s Shindo scale, prompting a tsunami alert for a potential one-meter-high wave. However, the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center in Honolulu confirmed there was no tsunami threat to Hawaii or American Samoa. This event highlights the ongoing seismic activity in the region and the importance of preparedness for natural disasters.
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People trapped and injured after powerful earthquake strikes Japan
