(UPDATE) TOKYO — Japan has warned of a possible "megaquake" after eight people were injured Thursday by one of magnitude 7.1 in the south.

"The likelihood of a new major earthquake is higher than normal, but this is not an indication that a major earthquake will definitely occur," the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) said.

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