Tue Jan 14 03:43:14 UTC 2025: ## Strong Earthquake Strikes Southwestern Japan, Tsunami Advisory Issued

**Tokyo, January 13, 2025** – A powerful earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.9 struck southwestern Japan on Monday evening, prompting tsunami advisories for several coastal areas. The quake, which hit at 9:19 p.m. local time, was centered at a depth of 30 kilometers in Miyazaki Prefecture, on the island of Kyushu.

Japan’s Meteorological Agency issued tsunami advisories for Miyazaki and nearby Kochi Prefecture, warning residents to stay away from coastal regions. While initial reports indicated no immediate damage, NHK TV reported a tsunami reaching land within 30 minutes, with waves as high as one meter observed. Measurements at Miyazaki Port registered a 20-centimeter wave height. As a precaution, residents in coastal Kochi were instructed to evacuate.

NHK footage showed that power remained operational in affected areas, and no issues were detected at local nuclear power plant monitoring stations. The earthquake, occurring along the “Ring of Fire,” a seismically active zone, caused significant shaking across Kyushu. Japan experiences frequent seismic activity due to its location within this geological region.

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