Tsunami advisory issued after strong earthquake hits Japanese coast

The U.S. Geological Survey reported a magnitude of 6.8 for the earthquake that struck off Japan's Miyazaki Prefecture, leading to a tsunami advisory.

Residents in Kochi Prefecture were advised to evacuate due to tsunami risks and potential aftershocks following the earthquake, which registered an intensity of lower 5.

Authorities reassured that, despite the tsunami advisory and strong earthquake, they found no significant damage or abnormalities in radiation levels at nuclear plants.

Officials urged residents to stay away from coastlines and remain cautious about possible aftershocks, as train services were temporarily halted.

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