A tsunami struck coastal areas of Japan on June 8, 2026, after a powerful 7.8 magnitude earthquake occurred off the coast of the Philippines. Japanese authorities issued a tsunami warning and urged residents to evacuate dangerous areas.
The earthquake struck at nearly 6 p.m. Japan time, with its epicenter under the seafloor off the Philippines. Shortly after, the Japan Meteorological Agency issued a tsunami warning for the eastern and southern coastal prefectures, forecasting waves between 1 and 3 meters high.
According to initial reports, the first tsunami waves were recorded in areas of Okinawa Prefecture and remote outlying islands. Local authorities activated loudspeaker systems to warn residents and guide them to higher evacuation points.
No major casualties or property damage have been reported so far, but authorities continue to closely monitor the situation and advise residents not to return home until the warning is lifted.
