A powerful 6.9 magnitude earthquake struck off the Hyuga-nada Sea in Japan, prompting a tsunami warning for Kochi and Miyazaki prefectures. The Japan Meteorological Agency reported the quake occurred at 9:19 PM local time at a depth of 30 kilometers.

Aftershocks measuring 3.9 and 4.1 followed shortly after, intensifying concerns. The tremors were strongly felt in multiple regions, including Miyazaki, Kochi, Fukuoka, Saga, Kumamoto, and Oita, causing brief panic among residents.