On June 8, 2026, Japan experienced a tsunami that struck its coast after a powerful 7.8-magnitude earthquake occurred off the Philippines. The Japan Meteorological Agency issued a tsunami warning for Pacific-facing prefectures, urging residents to move to higher ground.
The earthquake struck at around 20:00 Vietnam time, with its epicenter approximately 200 km from Luzon Island (Philippines) at a depth of about 30 km. Strong shaking was recorded in several areas, prompting tsunami warnings for both the Philippines and Japan.
In prefectures such as Miyagi, Fukushima, and Iwate, waves of about 1 meter were recorded at some ports, but no major casualties were reported. Boats and fishermen were advised to stay ashore during the warning period. Authorities said that timely evacuation and preparedness measures helped minimize risks. No fatalities or significant damage have been reported from this tsunami event.
