Japan Meteorological Agency Issues Automatic Earthquake Alert

The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) issued an automatic earthquake warning at 7:50 p.m. local time on June 16, 2026. The alert was generated automatically based on the country's seismic monitoring system.

No detailed information is yet available regarding the magnitude, epicenter, or affected areas. The JMA said it will continue to update information as more precise data become available.

The warning is part of Japan's earthquake early-warning system, which is designed to give people time to prepare and respond in time.