A major earthquake strikes southern Japan

A powerful magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck southern Japan on Tuesday, reaching the highest end of the seismic intensity scale. The Japan Meteorological Agency reported the quake occurred at a depth of just over 6 miles. Officials confirm that dozens of people were injured and various buildings sustained damage. Reports from NBC News and Ramy Inocencio detail the initial impact and the resulting casualties following the seismic event that rocked the southern region of the country.