A magnitude 7.1 earthquake shakes part of southern Japan but no tsunami detected

A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck Kumamoto, Kyushu, Japan, causing injuries, damage to infrastructure, and a temporarily issued tsunami advisory that was later lifted. The Japan Meteorological Agency confirmed no tsunami was observed, and the U.S. Geological Survey revised the quake’s magnitude to 6.8. Government officials reported injuries, road and building damage, and ongoing assessments of the situation.