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1,500 Earthquakes Force Evacuations on Japan's Tokara Islands

7/7/2025

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The Tokara Islands in southwestern Japan are rattled by a staggering 1,500 earthquakes since June 21, forcing residents of Akusekijima to evacuate in fear. The ground shook violently with a recent 5.5 magnitude quake, and the Japan Meteorological Agency warns that more tremors could follow, leaving the island's small community on edge.

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The Tokara Islands in southwestern Japan are rattled by a staggering 1,500 earthquakes since June 21, forcing residents of Akusekijima to evacuate in fear. The ground shook violently with a recent 5.5 magnitude quake, and the Japan Meteorological Agency warns that more tremors could follow, leaving the island's small community on edge.