On 30 July, a magnitude 8.6 earthquake occurred approximately 60 km offshore from the southern tip of the Kamchatka peninsula, Russia, with a depth of 50 km. A tsunami is possible along the eastern coast of Japan with a height of up to 3 metres. Move to higher ground immediately. If there’s an official evacuation warning, immediately follow the advice of local authorities.

We advise:

Exercise normal safety precautions in Japan.

Higher levels apply in some areas.