Island evacuated following 1,000 earthquakes in just two weeks

• Japanese authorities evacuated 89 residents from Toshima village after Akuseki Island in Kagoshima prefecture was struck by a 5.5 magnitude earthquake on Thursday.
• The evacuation followed more than 1,000 earthquakes of intensity 1 or greater that have rattled the Tokara Island chain since 21 June.
• Officials confirmed there was no tsunami warning issued, and no damage or injuries were reported from the tremor.
• Residents of Toshima village were transported by ship to temporary accommodation in Kagoshima, with the evacuation expected to last about a week.
• Separately, recent rumours stemming from a manga prediction of a major earthquake in July 2025 have significantly impacted Japan's tourism, leading to cancellations.

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Japan evacuates small island village after over 1,000 quakes hit region