Published April 15, 2016 1:42pm EDT | Updated April 15, 2016 2:04pm EDT

Magnitude 7.0 Earthquake Strikes Southern Japan, Triggering Tsunami Warning

An earthquake with a magnitude of 7.0 has struck in southern Japan, according to the United States Geological Service, triggering a tsunami warning along the coast. The quake shook buildings in Kumamoto, and comes after a 6.2 magnitude earthquake hit nearby Kyushu Island on Thursday.