09 Oct 2023 | 04:25 AM UTC
Japan: Authorities rescind tsunami advisory for all prefectures following earthquakes near Izu Islands Oct. 9 /update 3
Officials rescind tsunami advisory across all prefectures in Japan after earthquakes near Izu Islands Oct. 9. Monitor for aftershocks.
Event
The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) has canceled all tsunami advisories across Japan the afternoon of Oct. 9. Officials have also rescinded all evacuation orders in coastal areas in Tateyama City, Chiba Prefecture, and for residents in Kochi Prefecture along the ocean-facing embankment in Kochi, Nankoku, Tosashimizu, and Sukumo cities and for coastal areas of Konan City. Tokyo Bay Ferry and Tokai Kisen had suspended some ferry services, while JR East had suspended trains on the Uchibo Line between Kimitsu and Awa-Kamogawa and on the Sotobo Line between Mobara and Awa-Kamogawa. Train services on the Sotobo Line and parts of the Uchibo Line have since resumed; remaining impacted transport services will probably resume regular operations in the coming hours. Lingering transport disruptions are possible.
The magnitude-4.9 earthquake that prompted the tsunami advisory struck the Izu Islands region at around 05:25. Multiple aftershocks, including a magnitude-5.4 temblor that occurred approximately 552 km (342 miles) south of Shimoda, Shizuoka Prefecture, at around 06:17, followed the initial quake. There were no reports of damage or casualties as a result of the earthquakes. Additional aftershocks are likely over the coming days.
Advice
Monitor and plan for aftershocks; significant aftershocks could prompt additional tsunami advisories. Allow additional time to reach destinations in affected areas.
