Japan Earthquake Real-time Dashboard (Travel Safety Info)
Japan is operating at normal levels overall.
Daily Recovery Safety Index
- Transit Recovery Rate
- 100%
- Media Calm Index
- 99
Transit Recovery Rate 100%
Percentage of major routes (Shinkansen, subway, bus) operating normally.
Media Calm Index 99
Higher when fewer news articles are published. Compared to past major earthquakes.
⚠️ For reference only. For evacuation and safety actions, always follow JMA official guidelines.
Media Frequency vs. Past Events
Current news frequency is 1% of Noto Earthquake Day (Jan 2024) level.
Google News RSS — daily count for "Japan earthquake" keyword.
Japan Earthquake Alerts & Map
- Int. 1No TsunamiLatest
Miyagi offshore
M3.5 - Int. 1No Tsunami
Hyuga-nada
M3.1 - Int. 1No Tsunami
Iwate offshore
M3.5 - Int. 1No Tsunami
Ibaraki S
M3.2 - Int. 2No Tsunami
Fukushima offshore
M4.0
💡 Japan averages 3–5 intensity 3+ earthquakes per day. Only quakes that may affect travel are shown.
Live Major Rail & Subway Line Status
- Normal
Tokaido Shinkansen
Tokyo–Osaka
- Normal
Sanyo Shinkansen
Osaka–Fukuoka
- Normal
Nankai Main Line
Osaka
- Normal
JR Osaka Loop Line
Osaka
- Normal
Kintetsu Nara Line
Osaka–Nara
- Normal
Hankyu Kobe Line
Osaka–Kobe
Japan Disaster & Travel Info
Useful articles for earthquake & typhoon situations
Non-Refundable Hotel in Japan — How to Cancel Without Paying Fees During a Disaster
Transport & RefundsNon-Refundable Hotel in Japan — How to Cancel Without Paying Fees During a Disaster
Earthquake or typhoon hit Japan during your trip? Even non-refundable bookings can be waived under Force Majeure. Here is the exact procedure — per platform — that maximises your refund.
6/9/2026
Nankai Trough — What Japan's Official Simulation Says About Osaka Tsunami Risk
SafetyNankai Trough — What Japan's Official Simulation Says About Osaka Tsunami Risk
Japan's Cabinet Office modelled a worst-case M9.1 Nankai Trough earthquake. Here is what the official data shows about tsunami arrival times in Osaka, which districts flood, and what the 2024 emergency alert actually meant.
6/9/2026
Earthquake in Tokyo — Neighborhood Risks & What to Do at Popular Sights
Tokyo's earthquake risk varies dramatically by district. Shitamachi's soft ground, Odaiba's liquefaction risk, and the 5.15 million stranded in 2011 — here's what every traveler needs to know.
6/4/2026
Typhoon in Japan — What to Do When Your Flight Is Cancelled
Transport & RefundsTyphoon in Japan — What to Do When Your Flight Is Cancelled
Typhoons give 3–5 days of warning. The single most important rule — do not cancel your own flight before the airline does. This guide walks you through refunds, alternative airports, and travel insurance step by step.
6/4/2026
Japan Travel Insurance — Does Your Policy Actually Cover Earthquakes and Typhoons?
Insurance & PrepJapan Travel Insurance — Does Your Policy Actually Cover Earthquakes and Typhoons?
Most standard travel insurance policies exclude natural disasters. Here is exactly what coverage you need for Japan, what to check before you buy, and what to do if you need to make a claim.
6/4/2026
Earthquake in Osaka — Nankai Trough, Dotonbori Flooding & Underground Mall Risks
SafetyEarthquake in Osaka — Nankai Trough, Dotonbori Flooding & Underground Mall Risks
Osaka faces three earthquake risks that Tokyo does not — Nankai Trough tsunami, low-lying canal districts, and one of the world's largest underground shopping networks. Here is what to do at every major tourist spot.
6/4/2026
Japan Earthquake Breaking News
- 1
Selection of candidate sites for earthquake and tsunami damage surveys/22 active faults in Yamaguchi Prefecture, 7 in the Sea of Japan
山口新聞 電子版5h agoOpen → - 2
Earthquake in Philippines Temporary Tsunami Warning in Japan
朝日新聞10h agoOpen → - 3
Earthquake near Tokara archipelago Maximum seismic intensity of 1 tsunami in Toshima village, Kagoshima No worries (MBC South Japan Broadcasting)
Yahoo!ニュース11h agoOpen → - 4
A series of strong earthquakes occurred in Japan, China, and Indonesia.
Vietnam.vn15h agoOpen → - 5
"The importance of connection" conveyed by junior high school students The idea of reconstruction conveyed by junior high school students in the Noto Peninsula earthquake and disaster area to the World Cup in the United States is
TBS NEWS DIG18h agoOpen →
Live Earthquake News Videos
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Data as of: 06/18/2026, 10:30 (KST) · Auto-refreshed every 10 min