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On August 8, a powerful 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck off Japan’s southern coast, prompting a tsunami advisory. The quake, centred off Kyushu island, had its most significant effects in Nichinan city and Miyazaki prefecture. The Japan Meteorological Agency reported tsunami waves reaching up to 50 centimetres (1.6 feet) along Kyushu’s southern coast and the nearby island of Shikoku approximately 30 minutes after the quake. Despite the quake’s intensity, there have been no immediate reports of serious injuries or major damage. Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi has reassured the public that officials are closely monitoring the situation and urged residents to stay away from the coastline. Seismologists are actively tracking potential aftershocks and assessing the quake’s impact on nearby seismic zones. Japan, situated on the Pacific "Ring of Fire," is one of the most earthquake-prone countries in the world. This latest quake follows a devastating one in January, which claimed over 240 lives. Stay tuned for further updates as the situation develops. Anchor: Anaum Shaikh Video Editor: Sachin Gadekar #JapanEarthquake #TsunamiAdvisory #Kyushu #Miyazaki #RingOfFire #EarthquakeNews #PuneMirror