ILEA000060185: Aftermath of strong earthquake in northeastern Japan

Philippines: People Evacuate After M6.2 Earthquake Strikes

A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck east of the Philippines on Tuesday morning, June 24. It was centered at a preliminary depth of 6.2 miles, according to the United States Geological Survey. No tsunami warnings were issued.

Japan: Shinmoedake Volcano Erupts in Kagoshima, Spews Ash 500 Meters High

On Sunday, June 22, Mount Shinmoedake in Kirishima City, Kagoshima Prefecture, erupted, sending a plume of smoke rising more than 500 meters above the crater, according to the Kagoshima Local Meteorological Observatory. This was the volcano’s first eruption since 2018. The observatory has maintained the eruption alert level at 2 and is urging people to exercise caution within approximately a 2-kilometer radius of the crater, due to the risk of large volcanic rocks and other hazards related to the eruption. The video was captured from Kobayashi City, Miyazaki Prefecture, which borders Kirishima.

Turkey: 1 Dead, Dozens Injured as M5.8 Earthquake Strikes Near Marmaris

A magnitude 5.8 earthquake struck near Marmaris in Muğla Province, southwestern Turkey, at 2:17 a.m. local time on Tuesday, June 3. The tremor was felt in many provinces, including İzmir, Aydın, Denizli, Manisa, and Antalya. Officials reported that a 14-year-old girl died in Fethiye, and more than 60 people were injured.

Turkey: Security Camera Captures Sound of Earthquake in Muğla

A magnitude 5.8 earthquake struck near Marmaris in Muğla Province, southwestern Turkey, at 2:17 a.m. local time on Tuesday, June 3. The tremor was felt in many provinces, including İzmir, Aydın, Denizli, Manisa, and Antalya. Officials reported that a 14-year-old girl died in Fethiye, and more than 60 people were injured. This security camera footage captured the terrifying sound of the earthquake.

Japan: Ten Injured After Explosion Strikes Construction Site in Tokyo

Ten people were injured after an explosion ripped through a construction site in Edogawa, eastern Tokyo, on Tuesday, May 27. According to reports, the blast occurred when excavation machinery struck a gas cylinder buried underground. The explosion caused damage to 38 nearby buildings, including apartments and a convenience store. The resulting fire was extinguished after four hours.