Earthquake Of 6.6 Magnitude strikes Japan’s Kyushu, Triggers Tsunami Advisory

<p>A strong earthquake struck the Kyushu region in Japan on Monday, the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre said.</p>
<p>The 6.6 magnitude earthquake, located at a depth of 37 km (23 miles), triggered the country&rsquo;s meteorological agency to issue a tsunami advisory.</p>
<p>The tremors struck at 9.19 pm local time, was centered near Miyazaki Prefecture on the island of Kyushu. The meteorological agency has also warned of possible waves up to one metre. The extent of damage was not immediately clear after the tremors.</p>
<p>Japan is frequently hit by earthquakes because of its location along the &ldquo;Ring of Fire,&rdquo; an arc of volcanoes and fault lines in the Pacific Basin.</p>