Was the earthquake that struck Kumamoto on Kyushu Island in southern Japan a significant event?

An earthquake with a magnitude of 7.1 has shaken Kumamoto on Japan’s Kyushu island. The Japan Meteorological Agency issued a tsunami advisory for the Ariake and Yatsushiro Seas but it was lifted within two hours. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has urged residents to remain cautiou

• Option 1: Yes, it was a significant event
• Option 2: No, it was not that important
• Option 3: Too much data needed to assess its significance