A 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck southwest Japan on Tuesday and officials issued a tsunami alert.
The quake hit Kumamoto Prefecture on Kyushu island at 4:27 p.m. local time.
It cut power to around 45,000 households and facilities. Authorities later revised the magnitude to about 6.8.
Japan Meteorological Agency warned of waves up to one meter along parts of the coast.
Teams lifted the advisory within hours after no major waves appeared.
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi confirmed reports of building damage and injuries.
Officials urged residents to prepare for aftershocks over the next few days.
Train services including shinkansen bullet trains stopped across Kyushu for safety checks.
Airports also closed runways temporarily. Nuclear plants in the area reported no issues.
The event comes as Japan deals with frequent seismic activity in the region.
Residents in affected areas continue to monitor updates from local authorities.
