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...

A strong 7.1-magnitude earthquake hit southern Japan on Tuesday, the Japan Meteorological Agency said. A tsunami alert was issued.

Japan is among the world's most earthquake-prone countries, sitting atop four major tectonic plates along the Pacific "Ring of Fire". | World News

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