A strong earthquake shook the Tokyo region on June 8, 2026, according to Kyodo News. The quake, with an estimated magnitude of 7.8, originated off the coast of the Philippines, but tsunami waves hit Japan's shoreline shortly after.
Japanese authorities issued a tsunami warning for coastal areas, including Tokyo. Residents were advised to evacuate to higher ground and stay away from the coast. No official reports of casualties or major damage have been confirmed so far.
This earthquake is among the strongest seismic events in the region in recent years, raising concerns about the safety of infrastructure and residents in Tokyo.
