TOKYO—Small tsunami waves washed ashore on remote Japanese islands Tuesday morning after an earthquake that may have been triggered by volcanic activity.
The offshore quake was not felt, and the tsunami advisory was lifted about three hours later. No damage or injuries were reported.
The Japan Meteorological Agency had advised that waves up to 1 meter (yard) above tide levels could occur on the coasts of the Izu and Ogasawara island chains after the magnitude 5.9 quake occurred off the Izu Islands. The U.S. Geological Survey measured the quake’s strength at 5.6 magnitude.
About 21,500 people live on the islands in the Izu group and about 2,500 on the Ogasawara Islands….
Small Tsunami Waves Wash Ashore on Remote Japanese Islands After Earthquake
