In this video, we cover the recent powerful earthquake that struck southwestern Japan, registering a magnitude of 7.1. The quake hit at a depth of about 15 miles, approximately 12 miles southeast of Miyazaki on Kyushu Island. The tremor triggered tsunami advisories, with waves up to 50 cm (1.6 feet) observed along the coast. While the extent of the damage and any casualties are still being assessed, there have been no reports of abnormalities at nearby nuclear power plants. Join us as we delve into the details of this significant seismic event and the response from Japanese authorities.
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