Concerns about Japan's safety for travel escalate among South Korean tourists due to July earthquake predictions.
Travelers bound for Japan brace as quakes roil Passengers headed to Japan patiently stand in line for check-in at the breezy Terminal 1 of Incheon International Airport on Nov. 19, 2024, seemingly oblivious to the seismic fuss nearby.
Seismic stir-ups: The delayed fallout
- *Japan PM nixes NATO shindig, source whispers
- Business honchos in Korea urge Japan ties amid US-China power play
Is it all hype or reality?A JoongAng Ilbo exclusive brought to you by our dedicated team of journalists.
Earthquakes galore near Japan's Tokara Isles Between June 21 and 27, 2024, there was a significant uptick in seismic activity near the enchanting Tokara Islands. Marked by 25 quakes of magnitude 4 or greater (highlighted in yellow), the region was a hotbed of action. On June 27, a magnitude 2.9 earthquake rumble was felt in the area, occurring approximately 114.5 km below the surface.
Despite the Tokara Islands being volcanically active (with Suwanosejima exhibiting continuous volcanic explosions and seismicity), the swarm of earthquakes centered around Tokara was relatively small but detectable. No extensive or damaging earthquakes or volcanic eruptions were recorded specifically in the Tokara Islands during June 21–27, 2024, according to the search results.
The seismic activity was consistent with the area's typical background earthquake and volcanic unrest patterns, implying ongoing moderate seismicity, but no unusual events worthy of major concern.
In essence, the seismic status near the Tokara Islands between June 21 and 27, 2024, comprised mostly of moderate earthquake activity including the magnitude 2.9 quake on June 27, showing ongoing seismicity but no major unforeseen events.
- The Japanese Prime Minister has reportedly cancelled their attendance at a NATO event due to recent seismic activities, according to an anonymous source.
- Korean business leaders are advocating for stronger ties with Japan amidst the ongoing power struggle between the US and China.
- The JoongAng Ilbo newsroom has released an exclusive report on the increased seismic activity near Japan's Tokara Islands.
- Internationally, diplomats and business travelers are monitoring the seismic activities in Japan as they adjust their plans for future economic and lifestyle travel.
