A magnitude 7.1 earthquake has struck southern Japan at 4:42 p.m. local time.

The earthquake was centered 19.6 km south-southeast of Miyazaki, Japan at a depth of 8 km.

A tsunami advisory is in effect for Miyazaki Prefecture, Oita Prefecture, Kagoshima Prefecture, Kochi Prefecture, and Ehime Prefecture. Tsunami waves of 1 metre are possible.

There is no tsunami threat to other areas.