A magnitude 7.1 earthquake, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency, , hit western Japan.
A tsunami warning for areas of the islands of Kyushu and Shikoku was issued soon after, public broadcaster NHK reported.
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Tsunami hits coast of Miyazaki Prefecture
Tsunami hits coast of Miyazaki Prefecture of southern Japan, Japan's public broadcaster NHK reported, following the 7.1-magnitude earthquake that struck western Japan.
No abnormalities have been detected in the operation of the Sendai nuclear power plant in Kagoshima Prefecture. Its operation continues as normal, NHK reported.
JR Kyushu suspended high-speed train operations after the earthquake, KYODO news agency reported.
