A major earthquake shook Japan’s southern Kumamoto Prefecture on Tuesday, leading to tsunami warnings in the area. The Japan Meteorological Agency reported a preliminary magnitude of 7.1 with a depth of 10 kilometers, or just over 6 miles.

The earthquake struck around 4:27 p.m. local time (3:27 a.m. ET). Following the quake, a tsunami advisory was issued for the Ariake and Yatsushiro Seas. Authorities urged residents to vacate coastal areas immediately and warned them to stay clear until the advisory was lifted.

Reports have not yet clarified the impact on the ground. Video footage showed part of Kumamoto Castle’s outer walls, a well-known tourist site, damaged and enveloped in dust. An account linked to the attraction announced operations would be halted for at least the remainder of Tuesday due to the earthquake. This incident occurred over a decade after the castle sustained damage in the catastrophic 2016 earthquakes.

Livecam footage online also displayed buildings swaying in Kumamoto City. However, the National Weather Service confirmed there are no warnings or threats for Hawaii or American Samoa.

This is an ongoing news situation. Stay tuned for further updates.