Tsunami advisories have been issued in southern Japan after back-to-back earthquakes of magnitude 6.9 and 7.1 were reported on Thursday afternoon.
A tsunami warning has been issued for coastal regions on Japan's southern islands of Kyushu and Shikoku, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency.
The Japan Meteorological Agency issues a tsunami advisory for waves of up to one meter, with a force that could capsize small ships. People are advised to avoid coastal areas.
Videos on social media show people sitting down as the Earth begins to shake after two consecutive earthquakes.
No damage has been reported yet.
VIDEO:
More visuals..#earthquake in #Japan is upgraded from 7.1 to 7.3 Magnitude#TegevajaroMiyazaki #Japan #SGEM05 # BREAKING https://t.co/mMuuid34kn pic.twitter.com/5yBuhu6MDx
— Weather monitor (@Weathermonitors) August 8, 2024
A short while ago, a magnitude 7.1 #earthquake struck #Miyazaki and #Kagoshima prefectures. This shallow earthquake has led to a #tsunami warning being issued for the Bungo Strait coast of #Ehime.# Miyazaki Prefecture #earthquake #南海トラフ # Earthquake6弱 #津波手机報 #Japan https://t.co/GeZue8Wiam pic.twitter.com/VAWUiKxMwb
— Weather monitor (@Weathermonitors) August 8, 2024
