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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Natalie Wilson

Warning issued after Japan hit by earthquake – here’s the latest travel advice

  • A 6.7 magnitude earthquake struck off Japan's Miyagi coast, north of Tokyo, on Friday evening.
  • The quake, with a depth of approximately 50 kilometres, registered a seismic intensity of 5 on Japan's scale, though no tsunami warning was issued.
  • The UK Foreign Office (FCDO) has not updated its travel advice, reiterating that Japan is a major earthquake zone and advising tourists to follow local authority guidance.
  • Emergency warnings were issued for five prefectures, but there were no immediate reports of injuries or significant damage.
  • The earthquake caused delays to hundreds of flights, particularly at Sendai airport, and led to the suspension of a high-speed railway line between Tokyo and Shin-Aomori.

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Is it safe to travel to Japan? Latest advice after earthquake

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