7.0 magnitude quake jolts Japan, tsunami warning issued

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A massive earthquake measuring 7.0 magnitude hit Japan's Kumamoto city on Kyushu island, reported Japanese Meteorological Agency.
A tsunami warnings has also been issued.
According to the US Geological Survey, the quake had a magnitude of 7.0, and its epicentre was located just 1km southwest of Kumamoto city.
Further details are awaited.
First Published: Apr 15 2016 | 11:02 PM IST