TOKYO (AP) — Japan was struck by a magnitude 6.7 earthquake on Monday, prompting a tsunami advisory for its southwestern coast. However, the advisory was quickly lifted as no significant damage was reported, and residents returned to safety.
Initially, the earthquake was estimated at a magnitude of 6.9 but was later revised downward. Authorities had issued precautionary evacuation orders for some coastal areas, though these were soon rescinded. In Kyushu, a man sustained a minor injury after a fall, while train services at Miyazaki Station were temporarily halted, stranding passengers.
A small tsunami, reaching 20 centimeters (0.7 feet) at Miyazaki Port, hit land within 30 minutes of the quake. A maximum height of 1 meter (3.2 feet) was forecasted, but the event caused no significant impact. Warnings were issued for Miyazaki Prefecture and nearby Kochi Prefecture but were lifted shortly before midnight.
Despite the tremor’s intensity, NHK footage showed traffic flowing smoothly and streets brightly lit, indicating that electrical power remained intact. No issues were reported at nuclear monitoring stations in the region.
Japanese officials advised the public to avoid rivers and coastal waters and be alert for possible aftershocks in the coming days. The quake occurred at a depth of 30 kilometers (18.6 miles) and affected the southwestern island of Kyushu.
Japan, situated along the Pacific’s “Ring of Fire,” regularly faces seismic activity. Experts met late Monday to analyze whether this earthquake could be linked to the Nankai Trough, a region historically prone to large earthquakes. For now, no additional measures are being taken.
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