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A strong earthquake shakes part of southern Japan but no tsunami detected
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A 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck Kumamoto, Japan, causing injuries, infrastructure damage, and temporary tsunami advisories. Government officials have launched a task force to assess the situation and coordinate rescue efforts.
TOKYO — An earthquake registering a magnitude of 7.1 shook Kumamoto on Japan's southern main island of Kyushu late Tuesday afternoon, causing damage and injuries, officials said. A tsunami advisory was temporarily issued but was lifted within two hours, the Japan Meteorological Agency said.
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