Magnitude 7.1 earthquake strikes near Kumamoto, Japan

A magnitude 7.1 earthquake strikes near Kumamoto Japan at a depth of 7 kilometers, the UGSG reported. A tsunami advisory has been issued.

The earthquake was felt as far away as Seoul, South Korea.

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