A tsunami hazard zone sign is seen near a beach in El Segundo, California January 15, 2022. The Japan Meteorological Agency lifted a tsunami alert that had been issued after a major earthquake hit the country’s south-west today. — AFP pic Stay updated on the latest news and insights. Subscribe to our newsletter here Summary A major 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck south-west Japan today, prompting the Japan Meteorological Agency to issue a tsunami alert, which was subsequently lifted two hours later.The earthquake resulted in several injuries, building collapses, and fires, according to Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. First Published: Tuesday, 28 Jul 2026 6:03 PM MYT TOKYO, July 28 — The Japan Meteorological Agency lifted a tsunami alert that had been issued after a major earthquake hit the country’s south-west today.The alert was removed on the agency’s website just under two hours after the 7.1-magnitude quake, which Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said caused several injuries, collapsed buildings and started fires. — AFP