Earthquake of 6.9 Magnitude Strikes Off the Coast of Japan

japan - An earthquake measuring 6.9 in magnitude hit off the coast of Hyuga-nada Sea in Japan, prompting tsunami warnings for Kochi and Miyazaki prefectures. The quake occurred at a depth of 30 kilometers at 21:19 local time with subsequent aftershocks reported.

An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.9 struck off the coast of Hyuga-nada Sea in Japan, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA). The tremor, recorded at a depth of 30 kilometers at local time 21:19, led to tsunami warnings for Kochi and Miyazaki prefectures. Aftershocks measuring 3.9 and 4.1 were reported at 21:35 and 21:42 respectively in the same area. The earthquakes, also strongly felt in Fukuoka, Saga, Kumamoto, and Oita prefectures, caused momentary panic.