7.1 Magnitude Earthquake

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7.1 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Japan

A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck off the coast of Kumamoto Prefecture in southern Japan. A tsunami warning was subsequently issued for the Yatsushiro Sea coastline. The earthquake also disrupted air traffic in the region. Several aircraft scheduled to land at Kumamoto and nearby airports were diverted to alternate airports. According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, the earthquake occurred at 16:27…