Tue Jan 14 07:52:40 UTC 2025: ## Strong Earthquake Shakes Kyushu, Japan; Tsunami Advisory Lifted
**MIYAZAKI, Japan (Weather.com) —** A powerful 6.8-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Kyushu, Japan, on Monday night, prompting a brief tsunami advisory for the southeast coast. The quake, centered about 7 miles east of Miyazaki, caused strong shaking in the area, with one person suffering minor injuries from a fall. Video footage captured a plane on the tarmac in Miyazaki shaking during the earthquake.
The tsunami advisory issued by Japanese authorities was later lifted. The U.S. Tsunami Warning Center confirmed no threat to the U.S. West Coast or Hawaii. While there have been no immediate reports of widespread damage, some residents were evacuated as a precaution, and people are advised to avoid coastal areas.
Kyushu, the southernmost of Japan’s four main islands, lies on the Ring of Fire, a seismically active zone prone to earthquakes and tsunamis. Japan experiences approximately 1,500 earthquakes annually that are felt by the population. This event serves as another reminder of the region’s vulnerability to seismic activity. This is a developing story, and updates will be provided as they become available.
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