Japan alerts and weather right now

LiveUpdated: Oct 31, 23:19 (local time)

Official sources: JMA (気象庁), USGS, GDACS

Earthquakes in 24 h

2

Strongest: magnitude 4.6

Orange and red warnings

3

JMA (気象庁)

Tropical cyclones

In-fa

GDACS

Was there an earthquake in Japan today?

Earthquakes of magnitude 4.5 or more in the last 24 hours: 2. The strongest: magnitude 4.6, near Izu Islands; Oct 31, 12:14 (local time).

Local timeMagnitudeLocation
Oct 31 12:144.6near Izu Islands
Oct 31 09:324.5223 km southeast of Katsuura
Oct 30 22:184.568 km east of Kuji
Oct 30 13:584.651 km east of Noda
Oct 30 02:374.5141 km east of Miyako
Oct 29 08:134.617 km north of Kushiro
Oct 29 03:324.76 km north of Asahi
Oct 29 00:075.55 km east of Asahi
Oct 27 10:174.6203 km south of Tateyama
Oct 27 09:254.854 km east of Tomioka
Oct 26 07:164.8near Bonin Islands
Oct 26 07:145.3near Bonin Islands
Oct 25 18:114.6near Volcano Islands
Oct 25 15:044.574 km south of Onagawa Chō
Oct 25 11:364.8near Bonin Islands

Showing earthquakes of magnitude 4.5 or more in the last 7 days. Data: USGS.

Are there weather warnings in Japan right now?

Official orange or red warnings in force in Japan right now: 3.

Orange alert

【新潟県】大雨警報

新潟県 · 長岡市

Original text (JA)

We don't have the translation yet, so here is the original text.

【新潟県】大雨警報

〈危険警報（土砂災害）〉中越では、土砂災害に厳重に警戒してください。

Source: JMA (気象庁)See the alert at the official source
Orange alert

【新潟県】大雨警報

新潟県 · 柏崎市 · 刈羽村

Original text (JA)

We don't have the translation yet, so here is the original text.

【新潟県】大雨警報

〈危険警報（土砂災害）〉中越では、土砂災害に厳重に警戒してください。

Source: JMA (気象庁)See the alert at the official source
Orange alert

【山形県】大雨警報

山形県 · 酒田市

Original text (JA)

We don't have the translation yet, so here is the original text.

【山形県】大雨警報

庄内では、低い土地の浸水に警戒してください。

Source: JMA (気象庁)See the alert at the official source

Orange: important warning, be prepared. Red: extreme warning, take action and follow official instructions. Yellow warnings (be aware) are published by JMA (気象庁) on its website.

Is there a typhoon near Japan?

In-fa: active, at GDACS green (low expected impact) level. Expected area: Japan, Marshall Islands.

What to do if there is an earthquake in Japan

  1. Drop, take cover under a sturdy table and hold on until the shaking stops.
  2. Don't run outside while it shakes. Stay away from windows, building fronts and objects that could fall.
  3. If you are on the coast and the shaking is strong or long, move to high ground without waiting for a tsunami warning.
  4. When the shaking stops, follow the local authorities' instructions and let your family know you are safe.

What to do during a rain, wind or storm warning

  1. Check the warnings before going out and change your plans if the level is orange or red.
  2. Don't cross flooded streets or roads, on foot or by car.
  3. Stay away from rivers, gullies and the seafront when waves are high.
  4. Keep your phone charged and check with your airline or accommodation for any changes.

What to do if a tropical cyclone is approaching

  1. Check the cyclone's forecast path in the official warnings: it can change within hours.
  2. If the authorities order an evacuation, leave right away and follow the indicated routes.
  3. Keep water, food, a torch, a power bank and your documents at hand.
  4. Check your flights: airports often close while a cyclone passes.

Emergency number in Japan: 110 / 119

Will I get emergency alerts on my phone in Japan?

Many countries send alerts to every phone in an area. Whether they reach a foreign phone depends on the country, the network and your phone, so don't rely on them alone: also follow the official warnings on this page.

How often is this page updated?

Every hour, and straight away if there is a strong earthquake, a red warning or a tsunami warning. The data comes from official agencies.

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