People look at a photo exhibition along a public passageway in central Tokyo on August 18, 2023, put up to remember the 1923 earthquake which hit the capital and surrounding areas. September 1, 2023 will mark the 100th anniversary of when Tokyo, neighbouring Yokohama and surrounding areas were struck by a 7.9 magnitude quake that left more than 100,000 people dead, the majority of whom died in fires, and destroyed much of the city.
On Thursday, the Japanese Meteorological Agency issued a tsunami advisory following a 6.1 magnitude earthquake that hit the outlying islands in the Izu chain.
According to the forecaster, waves reaching up to one meter in height have been predicted for the islands located south of Japan's main island, Honshu.
Japan Issues Tsunami Advisory After Strong Earthquake
According to the latest forecast, small tsunami surges, reaching a maximum height of 0.2 meters, have been predicted for Honshu. This warning encompasses a wide region, extending from Chiba Prefecture in the east to Kagoshima Prefecture in the west, with Tokyo falling within its scope.
Per The Independent, the meteorological agency said a small tsunami measuring approximately 30 centimeters (1 foot) was witnessed in the Yaene area of Hachijo island. Residents were urged to stay away from coasts and river mouths, as an alert was issued at the second lowest level of Japan's four-level warning system.
Following a series of earthquakes, the most powerful one registering a magnitude of 6.1, a warning has been issued. The seismic activity occurred at approximately 11am local time, originating from the Pacific Ocean with its epicenter located roughly 550km south of Tokyo.
In a seismic event of significant magnitude, the epicenter of the most powerful earthquake was recorded at a depth of approximately 10 kilometers. In a cluster approximately 580 km south of Tokyo, lie the uninhabited islands of the Izu chain.
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Tsunami Alert Warning is Lifted After 2 Hours
According to ABC News, the warning was lifted approximately two hours later. According to reports, no damage has been reported.
In a recent advisory, authorities have urged residents on the islands in the Izu chain, located south of Tokyo, to take caution. This advisory, which falls under the second-lowest level of a four-stage warning system, advises individuals to avoid coastal areas and river mouths.
The US Geological Survey has reported that a sequence of offshore earthquakes occurred in the area on Thursday morning. According to reports, a magnitude of 6.1 has been recorded as the strongest measurement. The seismic event was reportedly situated at a depth of 10 kilometers (6 miles).
According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, a recent earthquake did not generate any noticeable tremors on the islands or in the Tokyo region. However, cautionary measures have been issued as the agency has warned that coastal areas could potentially experience a tsunami with a maximum height of 1 meter (3.2 feet). A
It has been revealed that Japan is considered to be one of the most earthquake prone locations on our planet. In 2011, a colossal earthquake measuring 9.0 on the Richter scale struck, leading to a devastating tsunami that ravaged extensive areas in northern Japan. This catastrophic event also resulted in the meltdown of three reactors at the Fukushima nuclear plant.
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