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Island evacuated following 1,000 earthquakes in just two weeks

Residents and visitors boarding a ferry to evacuate from Akuseki Island, as multiple earthquakes hit the island, a part of the Tokara island chain, in Toshima Village, Kagoshima prefecture — Residents and visitors boarding a ferry to evacuate from Akuseki Island, as multiple earthquakes hit the island, a part of the Tokara island chain, in Toshima Village, Kagoshima prefecture (via REUTERS)

Japanese authorities evacuated 89 residents from Toshima village after Akuseki Island in Kagoshima prefecture was struck by a 5.5 magnitude earthquake on Thursday.
The evacuation followed more than 1,000 earthquakes of intensity 1 or greater that have rattled the Tokara Island chain since 21 June.
Officials confirmed there was no tsunami warning issued, and no damage or injuries were reported from the tremor.
Residents of Toshima village were transported by ship to temporary accommodation in Kagoshima, with the evacuation expected to last about a week.
Separately, recent rumours stemming from a manga prediction of a major earthquake in July 2025 have significantly impacted Japan's tourism, leading to cancellations.

Japan evacuates small island village after over 1,000 quakes hit region — In full