Japan Issues Tsunami Warning After Earthquake
Although the Japanese government reported it as a 5.9 magnitude earthquake, the U.S. government reported it as a 5.6 magnitude.
TOKYO - A Tsunami warning has been issued after a 5.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Japan. Although the Japanese government reported it as a 5.9 magnitude earthquake, the U.S. government reported it as a 5.6 magnitude. Note: New updates.
Japanese Meteorological Agency Disaster Prevention Information: “As of 09:11 on the 24th, a tsunami advisory has been issued. Tsunamis strike repeatedly. Please do not go into the ocean or near the coast until the advisory is lifted. Please check here for the latest information.”
“All tsunami warnings were lifted at 11:00 on the 24th. For the time being, there will be slight changes in sea level, so please be careful.”
Japanese Cabinet Office Disaster Prevention: “[Tsunami Advisory] Currently, a tsunami advisory has been issued for the Izu Islands and Ogasawara Islands. The expected arrival time and height of the tsunami are as follows.”
“A tsunami warning was issued for the Izu Islands and Ogasawara Islands at 8:20 a.m. on the 24th. It is dangerous to be in the ocean or near the coast. Please leave the coast immediately. Also, do not enter the ocean or approach the coast until the warning is lifted.”
Japanese government Public Relations Online: “Tsunamis have the power to sweep people away even at knee-height waves. Tsunamis are so fast that if you see them, it will be too late to escape. If a tsunami warning is issued, evacuate to higher ground as soon as possible.”