Japan Meteorological Agency is in the news as Japan faces a major quake and tsunami risk advisories. A govt body under MLIT for weather/earthquakes.
A 6.2 magnitude earthquake has struck southern Hokkaido early Monday, April 27, 2026, at a depth of 83 kilometers. The quake has registered strong shaking in towns including Urahoro and Niikappu. No tsunami advisory has been issued. This event follows a 7.5 magnitude quake off northern Japan on April 20, which prompted tsunami warnings and evacuations but caused no reported damage.
Wildfires in Iwate Prefecture have burned over 1,600 hectares, threatening residential areas in Otsuchi. Despite firefighting efforts involving 1,400 personnel, containment remains uncertain. The fires are driven by dry weather and winds, with no rain forecast. The situation continues to develop today, April 27, 2026.