A MASSIVE earthquake has rocked Japan sparking a tsunami warning.
The first waves hit the city of Miyazaki on the southwestern island of Kyushu less than 30 minutes after the 7.1 magnitude quake.
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Warnings have been issued for several coastal areas of Kyushu and the nearby island of Shikoku, according to public broadcaster NHK.
Officials have urged people to immediately move to higher ground as one-metre waves are expected to smash the coast.
The 6.9-magnitude earthquake was followed by a 7.1 tremor off the island of Kyushu at a depth of 18 miles, the US Geological Survey said.
Shocking footage taken at a bowling alley shows TV screens swinging violently from the ceiling as shaking lasts for more than two minutes.
It comes after Japan was hit by a devastating earthquake on New Year’s Day – leaving 318 dead and thousands of homes destroyed.
The 7.6 magnitude quake sparked a tsunami – with waves reaching heights of 21ft in some areas.
Three people are still missing after the disaster.
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