The tsunami alert has been lifted following a magnitude 6.6 earthquake that shook southwestern Japan. Earthquake Japan Tsunami Warning

TOKYO (AP) — Japan issued a tsunami advisory on Monday following a magnitude 6.6 earthquake that hit the southwest region of the country. The public warnings advising people to stay away from coastal areas were later lifted.

 

Initially, the agency estimated the earthquake’s magnitude at 6.9, but this was subsequently revised. An official first informed reporters that the adjusted magnitude was 6.7, but the agency later confirmed it as 6.6.

 

There were no immediate reports of damage. Residents in some coastal areas were advised to evacuate as a precaution.

 

According to NHK TV, one man sustained minor injuries in Kyushu after falling down some stairs. Train services were halted at Miyazaki Station, leaving passengers stranded.

 

NHK reported that a tsunami, which was estimated to reach heights of up to 1 meter (3.2 feet), made landfall within 30 minutes of the quake. The waters recorded at Miyazaki Port were measured at 20 centimeters (0.7 feet) high, according to reports.

 

Tsunami advisories were issued for Miyazaki prefecture, where the earthquake was centered, on the southwestern island of Kyushu, as well as for nearby Kochi prefecture on Shikoku island. This occurred shortly after the quake hit at 9:19 p.m., according to the agency. All advisories were canceled just before midnight

 

Authorities have advised people to avoid the waters, including rivers. Agency official Shigeki Aoki informed reporters that individuals should be alert for landslides and falling debris in their homes. He mentioned that aftershocks could occur, particularly in the next two to three days.

 

The earthquake, which struck at a depth of 36 kilometers (22 miles), affected a large area in Kyushu, Japan’s southwestern main island, according to the Meteorological Agency. Initially, the agency reported the depth as 30 kilometers (18.6 miles).

 

Footage from NHK TV showed traffic moving and streets illuminated, indicating that the power supply remained intact. No issues were reported at the various monitoring stations for nuclear plants in the vicinity.

 

Japan often experiences earthquakes because it is situated along the “Ring of Fire,” which is an area filled with volcanoes and fault lines in the Pacific Basin.

 

On Monday, experts from the meteorological agency convened to assess the potential connection between the recent earthquake and the Nankai Trough quakes. However, they decided against implementing any extraordinary measures for now. This term refers to a broad region that is thought to be susceptible to significant earthquakes occurring periodically.

 

A Nankai Trough quake near Shikoku in 1946 resulted in the deaths of over 1,300 people. Additionally, the region experienced a 7.1 magnitude quake in August of last year.

 

 

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