Just now! A magnitude 7.1 earthquake shakes Japan! The world is in shock!

Two earthquakes measuring 6.9 and 7.1 shook Japan on Thursday afternoon. The first quake struck in the Hyuga-nada Sea off the coast of Miyazaki Prefecture. A stronger earthquake measuring 7.1 struck the same area less than a minute later. A tsunami warning was issued. Authorities urged residents of areas affected by the quake to stay away from coastal areas. Small waves have already been recorded in some areas. #japan #earthquake #tsunami