A strong earthquake struck the southeast coast of Japan, triggering a tsunami warning and the evacuation of the residents of the Izu Islands.
On the morning of October 5, a powerful earthquake measuring 6.6 on the Richter scale struck the Pacific Ocean in southeastern Japan, with a focal depth of about 10 kilometers, causing a strong earthquake sensation on the Japanese islands of Honshu and the Izu Islands. In some areas, buildings shake and objects fall. No casualties or property damage have been reported. Since the epicenter of the earthquake was located on the bottom of the sea, it also triggered a tsunami warning.
The Japan Meteorological Agency issued a tsunami warning immediately after receiving news of the earthquake and warned of the possibility of huge waves of more than 1 meter in the Izu Islands. As a precautionary measure, the authorities advised residents of coastal areas to evacuate to higher ground and pay close attention to changes in sea level.
According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, the earthquake was triggered by a subduction zone between the Pacific and Philippine Sea plates. This area is one of the most seismically active in the world. There have been several large-scale earthquakes and tsunamis, the most serious of which was the Great East Japan Earthquake and Tsunami on March 11, 2011, which killed or disappeared nearly 20,000 people and caused hundreds of billions of dollars in economic damage.
After the earthquake, the Japanese government and local rescue agencies quickly activated emergency plans and launched rescue work. A large number of relief workers have been dispatched to the affected areas for relief and post-disaster reconstruction. At the same time, the Japanese government also called on the general public to remain calm and actively cooperate with the actions of rescue agencies.
In addition, the Japan Meteorological Agency also said that aftershocks may still occur in Japan for some time to come, reminding residents to pay attention to safety. During this time, residents should follow the instructions issued by the government to avoid going to dangerous areas to ensure their own safety. We will continue to monitor the follow-up to the earthquake to bring you the latest rescue progress and post-disaster reconstruction. Let us pray for Japan's blessings and hope that the affected areas will return to normal as soon as possible.