A powerful magnitude-6.9 earthquake rocked southwestern Japan early Monday, shaking the Kyushu region like a scene straight out of a disaster movie 🎥💥. The quake struck Miyazaki Prefecture hardest, with tremors registering 'lower 5' on Japan’s 0-7 intensity scale – strong enough to rattle shelves and send residents scrambling.
The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) swiftly issued tsunami advisories for coastal areas of Miyazaki and Kochi prefectures 🚨🌊. While no major damage has been reported yet, officials are urging locals to stay alert for aftershocks and avoid shoreline areas.
Kyushu, Japan’s adventure-filled southwestern island known for hot springs and active volcanoes 🗻🌋, sits along the volatile Pacific Ring of Fire. This quake comes just weeks after the region marked the anniversary of 2016’s deadly Kumamoto earthquakes, reminding everyone why Japan’s disaster prep is *chef’s kiss* 👌🇯🇵.
Travelers in the area: Check local alerts and keep those emergency kits handy! We’ll update this story as more details emerge.
