Tsunami Warning Issued for Izu Islands After 6.6 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Pacific
Japan's meteorological agency raised alarms early Thursday as a powerful 6.6 magnitude earthquake shook the Pacific near Torishima Island.
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In a breaking development early on Thursday, Japan's meteorological agency has issued a tsunami warning for the Izu island chain following a 6.6 magnitude earthquake in the Pacific Ocean.
The seismic event, which occurred at 11 a.m. local time (0200GMT) near Torishima Island at a depth of 10 kilometers (6.21 miles), has prompted heightened concerns. Torishima Island, situated about 600 kilometers (373 miles) south of Tokyo, bore the brunt of the quake.
As reported by Kyodo News, the Japan Meteorological Agency has indicated the potential for a 1-meter tsunami to reach specific parts of the island chain around 11.30 a.m. (0230GMT). The warning urges residents and authorities to remain vigilant in the face of this seismic threat.
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