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A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck Japan's Kumamoto prefecture, triggering a tsunami advisory for Ariake Bay and Yatsushiro Sea, with waves of about 1 meter expected. Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae confirmed the advisory and instructed government agencies to assess damage, coordinate with local authorities, and provide timely public information. Strong shaking with intensity 7 was recorded in Uki City and Makigawa Town, and the prime minister urged residents to remain vigilant for further quakes.
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Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae confirmed a tsunami advisory.
Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae urged continued vigilance against earthquakes of the same magnitude.
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Tsunamis of about 1 meter are expected.
Prediction- Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae confirmed a tsunami advisory.
- She issued three specific instructions to relevant ministries and agencies.
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Loaded language removed<p>An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.1 struck the country’s Kumamoto prefecture</p><p><strong>Japan’s prime minister, Takaichi Sanae, has confirmed that a tsunami advisory was issue for Ariake Bay and Yatsushiro Sea after the earthquake hit the Kumamoto prefecture.</strong></p><p>She wrote on social media:</p><p>At around 4:27 p.m.
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Tsunamis of about 1 meter are expected.
PredictionPrime Minister Takaichi Sanae instructed three points: urgently grasp the damage situation, closely coordinate with local governments, and provide timely and accurate information to the public.
The GuardianPrime Minister Takaichi Sanae urged continued vigilance against earthquakes of the same magnitude.
The GuardianA tsunami advisory was issued for Ariake Bay and Yatsushiro Sea after the earthquake.
The GuardianStrong shaking with a maximum seismic intensity of 7 was observed in Uki City and Makigawa Town in Kumamoto Prefecture.
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