Earthquake causes tsunami on remote Izu islands in Japan, A small tsunami hit Japan’s remote Izu islands south of Tokyo on Tuesday, but no damage was reported immediately after a magnitude-5.9 earthquake struck near an uninhabited island farther south.
The Japan Meteorological Agency reported a tsunami measuring 50 cm (1.6 ft) that hit the island of Hachijo about 40 minutes after the earthquake hit.
The agency said the tsunami may have been caused by a submarine landslide triggered by the quake. There were no reports of injuries or significant damage.
NHK, the public broadcaster, reported that no damage was caused by the tsunami or earthquake.
The tsunami warning was lifted shortly afterwards. The agency warned the public to be aware of the potential for aftershocks. There were no reports of casualties or injuries.
A tsunami as high as 1 meter (3.3 ft) could hit the coasts of Ogasawara and Izu islands, according to the meteorological agency.
The agency added that there have been no major tremors since the earthquake occurred undersea near Torishima island, which is about 600 km (370 miles) south of Tokyo.
However, the agency warned that aftershocks could still occur. It urged people to stay vigilant and to take necessary precautions. The agency also encouraged people to avoid coastal areas and other potential hazards.
As of last year, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government reported about 24,000 people living on the Izu and Ogasawara islands, which are even more remote.
Timenews1 provided that news.
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