Tsunami warnings for remote islands after undersea quake

Japan's Meteorological Agency issued a tsunami warning this morning for remote islands south of Tokyo after an earthquake possibly caused by volcanic activity.

No one felt the seaquake, and no damage or injuries were reported.

A 5.9-magnitude earthquake struck off the Izu Islands, Japan's Meteorological Agency said, and tsunami waves up to one meter above high tide could hit the coasts of the Izu and Ogasawara island chains.

The US Geological Survey said the earthquake measured 5.6 on the Richter scale.

The agency expected a slight increase in waves along the coasts of the southeastern Pacific Ocean, but said there was no danger from them.

The Japan Meteorological Agency said a tsunami measuring about 50 centimeters high was detected in the Yaini area of ​​Hachijo Island about 30 minutes after the quake struck.

The agency added that smaller tsunami waves were detected on three other islands, namely Kozushima, Miyakejima and Izu Oshima.

The agency said the quake struck off the coast about 180 kilometers (112 miles) south of Hachijo Island, which is about 300 kilometers (185 miles) south of Tokyo.

Residents on Hachijo Island said they did not feel the quake and only heard a tsunami warning, NHK reported.

Temporary housing built for people who lost their homes during the Jan. 1 earthquake is surrounded by floodwaters after heavy rains hit Wajima city, Ishikawa Prefecture, on Sept. 22. (Jiji Press/AFP/Getty Images via CNN News)

The tsunami is believed to be linked to underwater volcanic activity, said Fumihiko Imamura, a seismologist at Tohoku University.

He said a larger tsunami wave could arrive later, and urged coastal residents to remain vigilant while the warning is in effect.

About 21,500 people live on the islands in the Izu group and about 2,500 people live on the Ogasawara Islands.

Japan lies on the Pacific “Ring of Fire,” a line of seismic faults that circle the Pacific Ocean, and is one of the world's most earthquake- and tsunami-prone countries.

Meanwhile, unprecedented rains have caused deadly flooding and landslides in a coastal area of ​​the country still recovering from a devastating earthquake on New Year's Day.

The Japan Meteorological Agency issued its highest emergency warning for Ishikawa Prefecture on Saturday, urging residents to take maximum precautions in what it said was the heaviest rainfall ever to hit the region.

Heavy rains caused 16 rivers in the region to overflow their banks, NHK reported.

One dead, others missing as floods hit Japan after earthquake

At least six people were killed, several were missing and tens of thousands of residents were forced to evacuate, Japanese broadcaster NHK reported, citing local authorities.

The weather agency lowered the warning level on Sunday, but asked residents to remain on high alert.

What Are The Main Benefits Of Comparing Car Insurance Quotes Online

LOS ANGELES, CA / ACCESSWIRE / June 24, 2020, / Compare-autoinsurance.Org has launched a new blog post that presents the main benefits of comparing multiple car insurance quotes. For more info and free online quotes, please visit https://compare-autoinsurance.Org/the-advantages-of-comparing-prices-with-car-insurance-quotes-online/ The modern society has numerous technological advantages. One important advantage is the speed at which information is sent and received. With the help of the internet, the shopping habits of many persons have drastically changed. The car insurance industry hasn't remained untouched by these changes. On the internet, drivers can compare insurance prices and find out which sellers have the best offers. View photos The advantages of comparing online car insurance quotes are the following: Online quotes can be obtained from anywhere and at any time. Unlike physical insurance agencies, websites don't have a specific schedule and they are available at any time. Drivers that have busy working schedules, can compare quotes from anywhere and at any time, even at midnight. Multiple choices. Almost all insurance providers, no matter if they are well-known brands or just local insurers, have an online presence. Online quotes will allow policyholders the chance to discover multiple insurance companies and check their prices. Drivers are no longer required to get quotes from just a few known insurance companies. Also, local and regional insurers can provide lower insurance rates for the same services. Accurate insurance estimates. Online quotes can only be accurate if the customers provide accurate and real info about their car models and driving history. Lying about past driving incidents can make the price estimates to be lower, but when dealing with an insurance company lying to them is useless. Usually, insurance companies will do research about a potential customer before granting him coverage. Online quotes can be sorted easily. Although drivers are recommended to not choose a policy just based on its price, drivers can easily sort quotes by insurance price. Using brokerage websites will allow drivers to get quotes from multiple insurers, thus making the comparison faster and easier. For additional info, money-saving tips, and free car insurance quotes, visit https://compare-autoinsurance.Org/ Compare-autoinsurance.Org is an online provider of life, home, health, and auto insurance quotes. This website is unique because it does not simply stick to one kind of insurance provider, but brings the clients the best deals from many different online insurance carriers. In this way, clients have access to offers from multiple carriers all in one place: this website. On this site, customers have access to quotes for insurance plans from various agencies, such as local or nationwide agencies, brand names insurance companies, etc. "Online quotes can easily help drivers obtain better car insurance deals. All they have to do is to complete an online form with accurate and real info, then compare prices", said Russell Rabichev, Marketing Director of Internet Marketing Company. CONTACT: Company Name: Internet Marketing CompanyPerson for contact Name: Gurgu CPhone Number: (818) 359-3898Email: [email protected]: https://compare-autoinsurance.Org/ SOURCE: Compare-autoinsurance.Org View source version on accesswire.Com:https://www.Accesswire.Com/595055/What-Are-The-Main-Benefits-Of-Comparing-Car-Insurance-Quotes-Online View photos