More than 1,000 earthquakes have struck Japan’s Tokara Islands since June 25, according to

The JMA.

The ongoing earthquake swarm has greatly shaken the Tokara Islands. These earthquakes have raised concerns among local scientists and authorities, although no major damages or casualties have been reported. Some experts believe the quakes are related to underwater Volcanic activity around the area, but there have been no eruption warnings yet. The JMA is still closely monitoring the region.

Japan lies along the Pacific Ring of Fire, which is a zone of high volcanic activity where multiple tectonic plates meet. The BBC stated that “the ring of fire refers to a string of volcanoes, earthquake sites, and tectonic plates around the Pacific,” making Japan dangerously prone to earthquakes. Japan rests on the boundaries of the Pacific Ocean, Philippine Sea, Eurasian, and North American plates. According to the BBC, about 90 percent of earthquakes occur here, which also affects other nations, including Indonesia, Chile, and the U.S.

Japan experiences thousands of earthquakes each year, varying from small shakes to deadly attacks from nature itself. For example, in 2011, the , which was followed by a 40-foot-high tsunami. Due to this, the country has developed one of the world’s most advanced early warning systems. Their buildings and subways are designed to withstand strong shaking. Emergency drills are also held regularly in schools and communities.

In the Tokara Islands, local officials have issued advisories in some areas as a precaution. The JMA has encouraged residents to stay alert and updated through official warning channels, which include all major TV networks, and your phone will have an alarm. While most of the tremors haven’t caused major damage, scientists warn that earthquake swarms can lead to bigger seismic events, so continued monitoring is required.

There are still earthquakes, and many believe that a major disaster is going to happen on the 5th.