A magnitude 6.7 earthquake struck off the coast of Japan's Miyagi region on Friday, prompting safety concerns for travellers. The UK Foreign Office (FCDO) has not issued new advice but reminds tourists that Japan is in a major earthquake zone and to follow local authority instructions.
The earthquake occurred at 8.22pm local time at a depth of around 50km. No tsunami warnings were issued, though emergency warnings were sent to five prefectures. The quake registered a seismic intensity of 5 on Japan's scale (max 7), with lower 5 in Tome, Osaki and Ishinomaki.
Hundreds of flights to and from Japan were delayed, including at Sendai airport. JR East suspended the high-speed railway line between Tokyo and Shin-Aomori. No injuries or damage have been reported.
The FCDO advises monitoring the Japan Meteorological Agency website for updates. As the FCDO has not warned against non-essential travel, standard cancellation policies apply; travellers should contact their holiday provider for options.
