- July 8, 2025
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A series of strong earthquakes has been shaking the Tokara island chain, a remote group of islands located between Kagoshima and Amami Oshima in southern Japan. Since June 21, 2025, seismic activity in the area has intensified, with over 1,600 earthquakes recorded in just a few weeks. The Japan Meteorological Agency continues to issue warnings, urging caution as powerful tremors—some reaching seismic intensity 6-lower—continue to occur. This article provides an overview of the recent earthquake activity in the Tokara island region and highlights the latest data and safety information.
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Ongoing Earthquake Activity in the Tokara Island Chain
Seismic activity continues in the Tokara island region. According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, frequent earthquakes have been occurring around Akuseki Island and Kodakarajima in Kagoshima Prefecture since June 21, 2025. As of 5:00 p.m. on July 7, a total of 1,607 earthquakes with a seismic intensity of 1 or higher have been recorded.
As of 2:00 p.m. on July 7, several earthquakes measuring intensity 5 lower or higher have occurred, and the area remains seismically active. The Japan Meteorological Agency warns that further seismic activity is expected and urges caution, noting that earthquakes up to intensity 6 lower could occur in the coming days.
Recent major earthquakes in the Tokara island region:
June 30, 2025, 18:33 – Magnitude 5.3, Intensity 5 Lower
July 2, 2025, 04:32 – Magnitude 5.1, Intensity 5 Lower
July 2, 2025, 15:26 – Magnitude 5.6, Intensity 5 Lower
July 3, 2025, 16:13 – Magnitude 5.5, Intensity 6 Lower
July 5, 2025, 06:29 – Magnitude 5.4, Intensity 5 Upper
July 6, 2025, 14:01 – Magnitude 4.9, Intensity 5 Upper
July 6, 2025, 14:07 – Magnitude 5.5, Intensity 5 Upper
July 7, 2025, 00:12 – Magnitude 5.1, Intensity 5 Lower
Source: Japan Meteorological Agency
Japan is a country where earthquakes can strike at any time, making daily preparedness essential. Be sure to review the articles below and get ready for emergencies by organizing what to carry with you every day, preparing an emergency bag, and stocking supplies at home based on the three-step evacuation approach. Staying prepared can make all the difference when the unexpected happens.
