The threat of a tsunami is hanging over Japan after an earthquake of 6.9 magnitude ... as well as the nearby Kochi prefecture, are in the danger zone. A wave of about one meter is expected in ...

This follows Japan’s unprecedented advisory warning of heightened risks for a megaquake in this seabed zone. Such advisories emphasize ongoing concerns about potential seismic threats in the area.

Japan’s Meteorological Agency withdrew a tsunami advisory after a 6.9 magnitude earthquake occurred off the coast of southwest Japan. The quake struck shortly after 9:19 p.m. local time (7:19 a ...

According to Japanese government authorities, the epicenter of the earthquake was in the Hyuganada Sea and a tsunami warning was issued in Miyazaki and Kochi provinces.

where seismic activity was measured at 5 magnitude. Kochi Prefecture in the southwest of the country was also hit by the high waves. How Much Damage Did the Japan Earthquake Cause? The extent of ...

Most of Japan is located on the Pacific Ring of Fire – a zone of intense seismic and volcanic activity – making it vulnerable to frequent earthquakes. Last summer, the Japanese weather agency ...