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The original was posted on /r/japantravel by /u/Himekat on 2024-08-08 16:06:24+00:00.

Because of the influx of posts about the topic, I’m creating this megathread where people can ask questions and post helpful links. Please stay on topic, abide by all /r/JapanTravel rules, and keep conversation factual and direct (no dramatic speculaton, please).

After an earthquake (magnitude 7.1) off the southern coast of Japan (Miyazaki Prefecture) at 4:42pm JST on August 8, the government has issued a megaquake advisory (NHK article, Japan Times article), although they have since lifted tsunami warnings (see previous links).

• For technical information about the August 8 earthquake, see here.
• For general listings of earthquakes in Japan, see here.
• For information about earthquake preparedness, see here.
• For general weather news and updates (including earthquake information), see here.
• For JR Kyushu train updates, see here.

If you are looking for the monthly meet-up megathread, see here.