The earthquake struck off Miyazaki prefecture within the Kyushu area. (File)
Tokyo:
A 6.8-magnitude earthquake struck southwestern Japan late on Monday, the US Geological Survey stated, prompting authorities to concern a tsunami advisory.
The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) issued the advisory for tsunami waves of as much as one metre (three toes) after the quake off Miyazaki prefecture within the Kyushu area round 21:19 pm (1219 GMT).
The USGS revised its estimate down from 6.9, including that “there is no such thing as a tsunami menace from this earthquake”.
The JMA however urged the general public to keep away from coastal waters.
“Tsunami can strike repeatedly. Please don’t enter the ocean or go close to coastal areas,” the company stated on X.
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