Japan's Akuseki Island Residents Evacuated After Over 1,000 Earthquakes

Japan Island Residents Evacuated After Earthquake Swarm

Japanese authorities have urged the 89 residents of Akuseki Island to evacuate following a magnitude 5.5 earthquake. Akuseki Island is part of the Tokara island chain south of Kyushu.

Seismic Activity

The island has been rattled by over 1,000 earthquakes since June 21. A similar period of intense seismic activity occurred in Sept 2023.

While no major damage has been reported, the evacuation was a precautionary measure. After all residents were confirmed safe, the evacuation instruction was later lifted.

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