A significant earthquake has occurred in southern Japan, according to reports from the Japan Meteorological Agency. 1 and it struck the Kumamoto area on the island of Kyushu. As a result of the earthquake, a tsunami advisory has been issued.

Details of the situation are available from the Japan Meteorological Agency. Further information on the earthquake and its impact can be found through ABC7 News, which is monitoring the situation and providing updates as more information becomes available.