Key Facts
• At 4:32 AM on July 2, a magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck near the Tokara Islands.
• The quake was recorded at intensity 5 weak in Akusekijima, Toshima Village.
• This is the second intensity 5 weak earthquake since June 21, following one on June 30.
• By noon on July 2, 54 perceptible earthquakes were recorded, including three at intensity 4.
• Breakdown of July 2 quakes: 6 at intensity 3, 13 at intensity 2, and 31 at intensity 1.
• Total earthquakes since June 21 have reached 881.
• The epicenter was 16 km deep, with no reported damages, according to Toshima Village.
• Kagoshima Meteorological Observatory warns of continued intensity 5 weak earthquakes.
• Disaster alert headquarters have been established by the village and prefecture.
• Intensity levels across Kagoshima Prefecture: Intensity 3 in Toshima Village and Amami City; Intensity 2 in Suwanosejima and nearby towns; Intensity 1 in other areas.
Summary
A magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck near the Tokara Islands at 4:32 AM on July 2, marking the second intensity 5 weak quake since June 21. By noon, 54 perceptible earthquakes were recorded, including three at intensity 4. The total number of earthquakes since June 21 has reached 881. The epicenter was 16 km deep, with no damages reported. Kagoshima Meteorological Observatory warns of continued seismic activity, urging caution. Disaster alert headquarters have been set up by local authorities.
