A magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck the southwest region of Japan. Following this event, a tsunami warning was issued for the area. The warning has since been lifted, as reported by Tengrinews.kz, citing NHK.
According to Japan's meteorological agency, the earthquake occurred shortly after 21:19 local time, prompting a warning for Miyazaki Prefecture on Kyushu Island, as well as for the southern Kochi Prefecture in Japan.
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A magnitude 6.9 earthquake strikes the island of #Kyushu, Japan.
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The initial tsunami wave, measuring approximately one meter high, reached the shore within 30 minutes after the earthquake.
Authorities lifted the tsunami warning late Monday evening but continue to strongly advise locals to stay away from the sea and coast, warning that second and third waves could be higher than the first.
According to meteorologists, rockfalls and falling debris still pose a threat to residents if earthquakes of similar magnitude occur in the area.
Most of Japan is located in the Pacific Ring of Fire, a region known for intense seismic and volcanic activity.
In 2011, the deadliest earthquake and subsequent tsunami in modern Japanese history struck northwest of Tokyo, claiming the lives of at least 20,000 people. The 9.1 magnitude earthquake in Tohoku led to a powerful tsunami and a nuclear disaster, destroying homes, flooding cities, and leaving survivors psychologically traumatized.
Earlier in January, a powerful earthquake in the northern foothills of the Himalayas near Shigatse—one of the holiest cities in Tibet—resulted in the deaths of 95 people. At least 130 others were injured, and around 1,000 homes were damaged.
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