A powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 6.6 struck the island of Kyushu, located in southwestern Japan, as reported by the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre.

According to NBC, The earthquake occurred at a depth of 37 kilometers (approximately 23 miles) beneath the surface on Monday evening at precisely 9:19 p.m. local time.

In the immediate aftermath of the tremor, the Japanese Meteorological Agency swiftly issued tsunami warnings for the Miyazaki Prefecture, which was the epicenter of the earthquake, as well as for the adjacent Kochi Prefecture.

The agency indicated that tsunami waves were detected, reaching the coastlines of these regions.

Preliminary assessments estimated that the maximum height of these waves could be approximately 3.2 feet.

Authorities are on high alert, monitoring the situation closely and advising residents to stay informed and prepared for any further developments.

Emergency response teams are being mobilized to assess the damage, provide assistance, and ensure public safety in the affected areas.