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Last Updated:January 13, 2025, 18:30 IST
The earthquake was at a depth of 37 kilometres, the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre said.
A powerful 6.9-magnitude earthquake hit Japan's Kyushu region on Monday and tsunami warnings were issued. (IMAGE: SHUTTERSTOCK)
A 6.9 magnitude earthquake struck southwestern Japan late on Monday, the US Geological Survey said, prompting local authorities to issue a tsunami advisory.
The Japan Meteorological Agency issued the advisory for tsunami waves of up to one metre (nearly one yard) after the quake struck off Miyazaki prefecture in the Kyushu region around 21:19 pm (1219 GMT).
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First Published:January 13, 2025, 18:13 IST
