Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) issued an alert about a 1-meter-high tsunami for Torishima Island.


Tokyo: A powerful 6.6-magnitude earthquake rattled the vicinity of Japan's eastern island of Torishima earlier today, leading to the issuance of a tsunami warning by the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA).
The seismic event occurred at 11 a.m. local time, with the earthquake's epicenter situated 10 kilometers beneath the Earth's surface.
Fortunately, initial reports suggest that there have been no casualties resulting from the tremor.
However, in response to the earthquake, authorities have taken precautionary measures by issuing a tsunami warning, specifically for Torishima Island, where residents and authorities are advised to remain vigilant.
The warning indicates the possibility of a 1-meter-high tsunami, prompting residents and coastal communities to prepare for potential surges.
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