In many videos, people are seen crouching and running for shelters in stores, malls and airports due to the intense shaking caused by the tremors. | World News

The tremor also measured at the highest possible level seven on Japan's own Shindo scale of shaking, the agency added.

A tsunami advisory for the western coast has been lifted.

A 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck Japan's Kumamoto Prefecture, triggering a tsunami warning and emergency alerts across southern Kyushu.

A powerful 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck southwestern Japan on Tuesday afternoon. The Japan Meteorological Agency issued a tsunami alert for coastal areas. Waves up to one meter…