A 6.6 magnitude earthquake struck Japan, bringing a small tsunami.

(CLO) The Japan Meteorological Agency said a 6.6 magnitude earthquake struck southwestern Japan on Monday, with no reports of casualties or damage, and small tsunamis were recorded in some areas of Miyazaki and Kochi prefectures.

The agency said the earthquake occurred shortly after 9:19 p.m. local time on Monday, prompting a warning for Miyazaki Prefecture, on Kyushu Island, as well as Kochi Prefecture in southern Japan.

According to Japanese broadcaster NHK TV, a first tsunami wave, approximately 1 meter high, struck land within 30 minutes of the earthquake.

Map showing the location and areas affected by the earthquake. (Source: Japan Meteorological Agency)

Authorities later lifted the tsunami warning late Monday night but still urged locals to stay away from the sea and near the coast, warning that second and third waves could be higher than the first.

According to weather officials, cliff collapses and falling rocks could still pose a threat to residents if an earthquake of similar magnitude were to occur in the area.

"Earthquakes can happen at any time, and it's crucial to ensure earthquake preparedness is being carried out daily," officials said at a press conference.

Much of Japan lies on the Pacific Ring of Fire – an area of ​​intense seismic and volcanic activity – making it prone to frequent earthquakes.

Last summer, Japan's weather agency issued a severe earthquake warning following earthquakes in several areas of western Japan, the same region where Monday's earthquake occurred.

In 2011, the deadliest earthquake and tsunami in recent Japanese history struck northwest of Tokyo, killing at least 20,000 people. This 9.1 magnitude Tohoku earthquake led to the nuclear disaster at the Fukushima nuclear power plant.

Bui Huy (according to NHK, Kyodo, CNN)

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