Japan: earthquake of magnitude 6.9. Tsunami warning is issued

A 6.9 magnitude earthquake was recorded in southwestern Japan, prompting local authorities to issue a tsunami warning. The earthquake, recorded by the US Geological Survey, was located in Miyazaki Prefecture, in the Kyushu region, around 9.19pm. According to the Japanese Meteorological Agency, cited by the Kyodo News website, the quake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.4 triggered a warning of tsunami waves up to one meter affecting the prefectures of Miyazaki and Kochi. So far there have been no reports of any damage or casualties.