Japan: 7.0-magnitude earthquake occurs off Honshu Feb. 13; no tsunami warning issued

Event

A magnitude-7.0 offshore earthquake occurred off Fukushima Prefecture, Honshu, Japan at 2307 Feb. 13. The epicenter was about About 90 km (56 miles) east-northeast of Namie, Japan. The temblor has not triggered a tsunami warning.

This is a developing situation; additional information will be issued as warranted.

Advice

Plan accordingly for aftershocks. Consider vacating multistory buildings if operating in affected areas until authorities confirm their structural integrity. Allow additional time for air and road travel, as aftershocks may prompt brief disruptions. Seek updated information on road conditions before driving in hilly areas in the affected region due to potential landslides.

Out of an abundance of caution, consider moving away from low-lying coastal areas until local authorities determine that no local tsunami threat exists.