Tsunami advisory lifted after 6.9 magnitude earthquake rattles southwest Japan

Japan’s Meteorological Agency withdrew a tsunami advisory after a 6.9 magnitude earthquake occurred off the coast of southwest Japan, El.kz cites amp.cnn.com.

The quake struck shortly after 9:19 p.m. local time (7:19 a.m. ET), the agency said, triggering an advisory for Miyazaki prefecture, in the island of Kyushu, as well as Japan’s southern Kochi prefecture.

An initial tsunami wave approximately 1 meter (3.2 feet) high made landfall within 30 minutes of the earthquake, the Associated Press reported, citing Japanese public broadcaster NHK TV.

Authorities lifted the tsunami advisory late Monday evening but still urged locals to stay away from the sea and near the coast – warning that second and third waves may be higher than the first.

Cliff collapses and falling rocks could still pose a threat to residents should earthquakes of the same magnitude hit the area, according to weather officials.

“An earthquake could occur at any time, and it is important to ensure that preparations for earthquakes are implemented on a daily basis,” officials said in a press conference.

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