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7.1-magnitude quake hits southern Japan, tsunami alert issued

July 28, 2026 / 11:51 AM
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Sharjah 24 – AFP: A strong 7.1-magnitude earthquake hit southern Japan on Tuesday, the Japan Meteorological Agency said, issuing a tsunami alert.

The tremor also measured at the highest possible level seven on Japan's own Shindo scale of shaking, the agency said.

July 28, 2026 / 11:51 AM

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