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7.1-magnitude earthquake strikes southern Japan, triggering tsunami alert

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A powerful 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck the southern Japanese island of Kyushu, prompting a tsunami alert for coastal areas. The tremor, which registered the highest level on Japan's seismic scale, caused widespread power outages affecting approximately 45,000 households. Authorities reported no immediate issues at nuclear power facilities following the event. AI

RANK_REASON Natural disaster event with significant impact (magnitude, alert, power outages). [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.0]

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7.1-magnitude earthquake strikes southern Japan, triggering tsunami alert

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Agence France-Presse ·

    Strong quake hits southern Japan, tsunami alert issued

    Japan issued a tsunami alert after a 7.1-magnitude earthquake hit the country’s southwest on Tuesday, knocking out power to thousands of households. The tremor at 4.27pm local time on the island of Kyushu also measured at the highest possible level seven on Japan’s own Shindo sca…

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