Footage documenting the magnitude 7.1 earthquake that struck southern Japan earlier Tuesday was published, according to Asaf Rozentzweig (N12). The earthquake triggered a tsunami warning for coastal areas, with no immediate reports of damage or casualties.
Earlier today, at 10:38 Jerusalem time, a magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck southern Japan, triggering a tsunami warning for coastal areas. The Zioneer tracked the development through multiple updates from the Japan Meteorological Agency and the National Research Institute for Earth Science and Disaster Resilience (NIED). Now, video footage documenting the moment of the quake has been published by journalist Asaf Rozentzweig (N12), showing shaking structures and residents reacting.
The Zioneer's initial report at 10:38 Jerusalem noted the preliminary magnitude 7.1 in Kumamoto Prefecture, followed by updates on the tsunami warning, the shallow depth of 10 km, and warnings from NIED about potential significant damage to older buildings. The earthquake was described as 'unusual' by seismic monitoring sources, and the warning was issued for six other prefectures as well.
This earthquake comes amid a period of heightened seismic activity in Japan. As The Zioneer reported on Thursday, June 25, a magnitude 7.2 earthquake struck northeastern Japan, followed by a magnitude 6.9 quake off Japan's eastern coast. On Friday, June 26, a magnitude 5.6 quake was felt in central Japan near Tokyo. Authorities have been on high alert, monitoring for aftershocks.
No casualties or major damage have been reported so far, and the situation continues to be assessed. The tsunami warning remains in effect for coastal areas, and authorities are monitoring for further seismic activity.
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