Kyushu’s Miyazaki Prefecture hit by 5.8 magnitude earthquake, no tsunami warning issued

A magnitude 5.8 earthquake shook Japan's Miyazaki Prefecture early Sunday morning, with tremors felt across most of Kyushu region. Japanese authorities confirmed no tsunami threat following the quake.

According to NHK reports, the earthquake occurred at approximately 6.13am with its epicenter located in the Hyūga Sea off Miyazaki Prefecture at shallow depth.

The quake registered intensity levels of 3 to 4 across Kyushu, affecting Miyazaki, Fukuoka, Saga, Kumamoto, Ōita, and Kagoshima prefectures.

Milder tremors measuring magnitude 1 to 2 were reported in Shikoku and Hiroshima Prefecture on Japan's main island of Honshu.

The Japan Meteorological Agency advised that while the earthquake might cause minor water level fluctuations of up to 20 centimeters in Miyazaki Prefecture, these conditions would not develop into a tsunami.

Officials continue to monitor the situation but have reported no immediate damage or casualties.