EARTHQUAKE IN KYUSHU ISLAND, JAPAN
EARTHQUAKE IN KYUSHU ISLAND, JAPAN
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, through the Embassy of Malaysia in Tokyo, is closely monitoring the situation following a 7.1 magnitude earthquake with its epicentre in the Hyuganada Sea, Miyazaki Prefecture on Kyushu Island, which occurred at 4.43pm local time and triggered a tsunami warning.
While there have been no reported fatalities, authorities are still assessing the extent of potential injuries and damage.
As of the latest report, no Malaysians have been reported as affected by the earthquake. The Embassy is actively coordinating with local authorities to obtain further information.
Malaysians in the affected areas are advised to avoid coastal regions, stay vigilant, and follow the latest updates and instructions from local authorities. Those who have not yet registered their whereabouts are strongly encouraged to do so immediately at https://ekonsular.kln.gov.my. Malaysians requiring consular assistance can contact the Embassy of Malaysia in Tokyo at the details provided below:
EMBASSY OF MALAYSIA IN TOKYO
Address: 20-16, Nanpeidai-cho Shibuya-ku 150-0036 Tokyo
Phone number: +81-3-3476-3840 +81-80-4322-3366 (emergency)
Email: mwtokyo@kln.gov.my consular.tyo@kln.gov.my
PUTRAJAYA
9 August 2024