This event marks the 125th earthquake in a series of tremors that have been occurring in the region since January 24, 2025.

The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) warned of possible tsunami waves of up to one metre (three feet) and urged the public to stay away from coastal waters. "Tsunami can strike repeatedly.

"Based on preliminary earthquake parameters... hazardous tsunami are possible for coasts located within 300 KM of the earthquake epicenter," said a warning issued by the National Weather Service's ...

with its epicenter a few miles offshore at a depth of about 19 miles, Japanese and American officials said. The Japanese weather agency had issued a tsunami advisory for Miyazaki and Kochi ...