Japan Issues Automatic Earthquake Warning

According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, an automatic earthquake warning was issued at 19:50 local time on June 16, 2026. The warning was triggered automatically by the seismic monitoring system, but no specific information about the epicenter, magnitude, or affected areas is yet available.

Authorities are urging residents in high-risk areas to closely follow official updates and prepare emergency response measures. Further details will be provided as soon as possible.

NHK and major news agencies including Kyodo News have also broadcast the warning to the public.