The Japan Meteorological Agency plans to hold another press conference from 1:30 p.m. on the 8th.

If a tsunami coincides with high tide, the tsunami will be higher, so sufficient caution is necessary.

The Japan Meteorological Agency issued a tsunami advisory at 9:05 a.m. on the 8th.

According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, a strong earthquake occurred near the Philippines at 8:38 a.m. on the 8th. The depth of the epicenter is unknown. The magnitude of the earthquake is estimated at 8.2.

Additionally, the Japan Meteorological Agency announced the expected tsunami arrival times and high tide times for various regions at 9:05 a.m. on the 8th. If a tsunami coincides with high tide, the tsunami will be higher, so sufficient caution is necessary.

Observed tsunami times and maximum heights as of 1:23 p.m. on the 8th

■Ogasawara Islands
・Chichijima Futami
First wave: First wave not identifiable
Observed maximum: 8th 1:06 p.m. 0.1m
■Sagami Bay and Miura Peninsula
・Miura City Misaki Fishing Port
First wave: Data missing
Observed maximum: Data missing
■Shizuoka Prefecture
・Numazu City Uchiura
First wave: Data missing
Observed maximum: Data missing
■Amami Islands and Tokara Islands
・Amami City Kominato
First wave: First wave not identifiable [Added]
Observed maximum: 8th 1:19 p.m. Weak [Added]
■Okinawa Main Island Region
・Okinawa City Nakagusuku Bay Port
First wave: First wave not identifiable
Observed maximum: 8th 12:58 p.m. Weak
■Miyako Island and Yaeyama Region
・Ishigaki Island Ishigaki Port
First wave: First wave not identifiable
Observed maximum: 8th 1:10 p.m. Weak

Expected tsunami arrival times and high tide times for each region

The expected tsunami arrival times and high tide times for each region are as follows.

■Ibaraki Prefecture
・Oarai
Expected arrival: 8th 2:00 p.m.
High tide: 8th 10:17 p.m.
・Kamisu City Kashima Port
Expected arrival: 8th 1:30 p.m.
High tide: 8th 10:26 p.m.

■Chiba Prefecture Kujukuri and Sotobo
・Choshi
Expected arrival: 8th 1:30 p.m.
High tide: 8th 10:27 p.m.
・Katsuura City Okitsu
Expected arrival: 8th 1:30 p.m.
High tide: 8th 10:46 p.m.

■Chiba Prefecture Uchibo
・Tateyama City Hara
Expected arrival: 8th 1:30 p.m.
High tide: 8th 10:47 p.m.

■Izu Islands
・Izu Oshima Okada
Expected arrival: 8th 1:30 p.m.
High tide: 8th 10:59 p.m.
・Miyakejima Tsubota
Expected arrival: 8th 1:00 p.m.
High tide: 8th 11:14 p.m.
・Hachijojima Yaene
Expected arrival: 8th 1:00 p.m.
High tide: 8th 11:46 p.m.
・Kozushima Kozushima Port
Expected arrival: 8th 1:00 p.m.
High tide: 8th 11:37 p.m.

Ogasawara Islands

The Ogasawara Islands, also known as the Bonin Islands,

Ogasawara Islands

The Ogasawara Islands, also known as the Bonin Islands, are a remote archipelago in the Pacific Ocean administered by Tokyo, Japan. Their unique ecosystem, often called the “Galápagos of the Orient,” features many endemic species, leading to their designation as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2011. Historically, the islands were uninhabited until the 19th century, when they were settled by a mix of European, American, and Pacific Islander whalers and traders, before being formally claimed by Japan in 1876.

Bonin Islands

The Bonin Islands, also known as the Ogasawara Islands, are a remote volcanic archipelago in the Pacific Ocean, about 1,000 kilometers south of Tokyo. First discovered by Spanish explorer Bernardo de la Torre in 1543, they were later claimed by Japan in the 19th century and remained a strategic military outpost during World War II. Today, the islands are a UNESCO World Heritage site, renowned for their unique ecosystems and rich biodiversity.