On Thursday, a strong earthquake with a magnitude of 7.1 struck the southern Japanese island of Kyushu. The earthquake’s preliminary magnitude was previously reported by Japanese public broadcaster NHK as 6.9. NHK reports that a tsunami that was caused by the earthquakes has made its way to the western prefecture of Miyazaki.
The epicenter of the earthquake, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency, was approximately 30 kilometers below the surface off the eastern coast of Kyushu, the country’s southernmost island.
Taking to X, the Japan Meteorological Agency stated,”There will be multiple tsunami strikes. Until the warning is lifted, kindly avoid going into the sea or getting too close to the coast.”
Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi stated that, although no injuries or significant damage were immediately reported, officials were still evaluating the possibility. He advised people living in the impacted area to avoid going near the coast. According to Shigeki Aoki, a seismology department official, there could be strong aftershocks for approximately a week.
At the Miyazaki airport close to the epicenter, windows have been broken, according to Japan’s public broadcaster, NHK. The runway at the airport was momentarily closed for safety inspections. Since the Fukushima nuclear accident was caused by a massive earthquake and tsunami in March 2011, earthquakes in regions with nuclear power plants have become a serious concern.
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