Powerful Earthquake Strikes Off Japan's Southern Coast, No Serious Damage Reported

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Breaking News:** A magnitude 7.1 earthquake hit off Japan's southern coast, causing a tsunami advisory. Although there were no immediate reports of injuries or serious damage, residents were urged to stay away from the coastline. The quake was centered in waters off the eastern coast of Japan's southern main island of Kyushu at a depth of about 18.6 miles, and most strongly shook Nichinan city and nearby areas. Tsunami waves of up to 1.6 feet were detected along parts of Kyushu's southern coast and the nearby island of Shikoku. Seismologists are analyzing whether the quake had affected the nearby Nankai Trough, the source of past devastating earthquakes. Stay tuned for updates!

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