Tremor of Japan earthquake felt in parts of Korea: authorities

A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck Japan's southern Kumamoto prefecture, Tuesday. Courtesy of Korea Meteorological Administration

The tremor of a magnitude 7.1 earthquake that struck Japan on Tuesday was reported in parts of Korea, authorities said.

In the southeastern port city of Busan, authorities said 157 phone calls reporting the tremor were received and more were incoming. Some people had evacuated.