7.1 magnitude earthquake in Japan

A 7.1 magnitude earthquake has occurred in Japan. A tsunami warning has been issued for coastal areas following the earthquake.
elchi reports that the earthquake occurred in Kumamoto Prefecture on the island of Kyushu, Japan. According to preliminary assessments by the Japan Meteorological Agency, the magnitude of the earthquake is 7.1.
The agency stated that the earthquake was measured at 7 on the Shindo seismic intensity scale, which is the highest level used in the country.
The Shindo scale is used in Japan to measure the intensity of the felt shaking, not the magnitude of the earthquake itself. On a scale of 0 to 7, 7 is considered the strongest level, indicating shaking where people have difficulty standing and buildings suffer serious damage.