Reporters watch the news showing a large quake and possible one meter tsunami wave in Southern Japan, from an office in Tokyo (AFP/Getty)Japan has issued a tsunami warning after a 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck Kumamoto on the southern main island of Kyushu.The Japan Meteorological Agency said a tsunami warning for waves measuring up to 1m (3.28 feet) was in place after the earthquake.The Japanese government has issued emergency earthquake warnings for prefectures across Kyushu island, including Nagasaki, Kagoshima, Fukuoka, Saga, Oita, Miyazaki and Kumamoto itself.A tsunami advisory has been issued for the Ariake and Yatsushiro Seas, with people ordered to evacuate coastlines. “The sea and areas near the coast are dangerous. Please immediately move away from the coast. Also, until the advisory is lifted, do not enter the sea or approach the coast,” it said.Train operator JR Kyushu said that it has suspended services, including its high-speed Shinkansen bullet trains, following the quake, while Kyushu Electric Power said there were no reports of irregularities at its Sendai and Genkai nuclear power stations.More followsKumamoto museum of arts shuts down after powerful eathquakeThe Kumamoto Prefectural Museum of Art has announced it will remain closed on Wednesday following the powerful earthquake that struck Kumamoto City.The museum said the closure is a precautionary safety measure and that it will provide further updates on reopening and future operations as more information becomes available.Shweta Sharma28 July 2026 09:06Tsunami warning issued for Japan's Ariake Sea and Yatsushiro SeaA tsunami advisory has been issued for Japan's Ariake Sea and Yatsushiro Sea following a powerful earthquake in Kumamoto Prefecture.Authorities are urging people in coastal areas to stay away from the shoreline and follow evacuation instructions if advised. “The sea and areas near the coast are dangerous,” the disaster management authority said.Reporters watch the news showing a large quake and possible one meter tsunami wave in Southern Japan, from an office in Tokyo (AFP/Getty)Shweta Sharma28 July 2026 09:05Immediate evacuation orders issued after tsunami alertImmediate evacuation orders have been issued after a powerful earthquake struck Japan's Kumamoto Prefecture, with authorities reporting a maximum seismic intensity of 7.1, according to the Disaster Management Division of Japan's Cabinet Office.A tsunami advisory has been issued for Ariake and Yatsushiro Seas. “The sea and areas near the coast are dangerous. Please immediately move away from the coast. Also, until the advisory is lifted, do not enter the sea or approach the coast,” it said.Residents in affected areas are being urged to stay calm, follow instructions from national and local authorities, and rely on trusted sources such as television, radio, and official online updates for the latest information.Shweta Sharma28 July 2026 08:59Breaking: Tsunami warning issued as 7.1-magnitude quake hits JapanJapan has issued a tsunami warning after a 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck Kumamoto on the southern main island of Kyushu.We’ll bring you more on this breaking news story here. Shweta Sharma28 July 2026 08:54