7.1 magnitude quake jolts Japan, triggers tsunami alert

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A strong earthquake has hit Japan, triggering a tsunami alert. According to the US Geological Survey (USGS), the magnitude 7.1 earthquake jolted southwestern Miyazaki province on Thursday. ​​​​​​​The earthquake was reported at around 0742 GMT. Earlier, the USGS had said the magnitude was 6.9 but later revised it to 7.1. Local authorities have issued a tsunami advisory for Kochi, Miyazaki, Ehime, Oita and Kagoshima