On the morning of the 15th, at approximately 6:14 AM local time, a minor earthquake occurred near Suwanosejima, an island in Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan. The earthquake registered a magnitude of 1.5 and had a depth of 10 kilometers (about 6.2 miles). Fortunately, there is no concern regarding potential tsunamis resulting from this seismic activity.
The tremor was felt at a level of 3 on the Japanese seismic intensity scale, which measures how strongly the shaking is perceived by people and structures. This level indicates a moderate shaking that can be felt indoors but usually does not cause significant damage.
The epicenter was located offshore, near the Tokara Islands, a group of islands situated between Kyushu and Yakushima in southern Japan. Residents in the area have been advised to remain vigilant but calm, as this type of earthquake is not uncommon in Japan, a country that frequently experiences seismic activity due to its location along the Pacific Ring of Fire.
Source: www3.nhk.or.jp