A powerful undersea earthquake with an estimated magnitude of 7.1 struck Japan's Kyushu island on Tuesday. The Japan Meteorological Agency issued a tsunami warning after the tremors, and authorities began assessing the extent of the damage in the affected area. Refresher.sk ↗
The earthquake struck the southern part of Japan and triggered immediate safety measures. The JR Kyushu railway company suspended its services after the tremors, including operation of the Shinkansen high-speed trains. The transport restrictions were intended to allow inspection of tracks and infrastructure after the powerful tremor. teraz.sk ↗
According to available information, more than 45,000 households lost power due to the earthquake. Footage of the aftermath showed damaged structures, including a collapsed bridge and buildings. Authorities were also investigating possible damage and consequences in the affected locations. Novy Cas ↗
The tsunami warning remained the main immediate response following the undersea earthquake, since similar tremors can endanger coastal areas. Further developments depend on damage assessment, power restoration, and inspection of transport infrastructure on Kyushu island. seznamzpravy.cz ↗
Kyushu hit by powerful earthquake, authorities warn of tsunami
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