Indonesian Embassy Monitors the Condition of Indonesian Citizens After the 7.4 Magnitude Earthquake on the East Coast of Iwate Prefecture, Japan

Tokyo KBRI. (Source: Tokyo KBRI)

JAKARTA - The Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia (KBRI) Tokyo continues to monitor the condition of Indonesian citizens (WNI) in Japan, especially in the Iwate, Aomori and Hokkaido prefectures.

This was carried out following the earthquake on Monday, April 20, 2026 with a magnitude of 7.4 on the East Coast of Iwate Prefecture with a depth of 10 KM below sea level.

The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) issued a tsunami warning for three prefectures, Aomori, Iwate and part of Hokkaido, shortly after the earthquake.

"The Indonesian Embassy in Tokyo continues to coordinate with relevant authorities to monitor the latest situation related to the earthquake and tsunami threat. In parallel with this, monitoring of the latest conditions of Indonesian citizens is also carried out through periodic communication with community nodes, especially in the Iwate, Aomori, and Hokkaido prefectures," said Coordinator of the Social and Cultural Information Function of the Indonesian Embassy in Tokyo, Muhammad Al Aula, in a statement received by VOI.id, Monday (20/4).

"Until we convey this information, there have been no reports of Indonesian citizens affected by the earthquake. However, we urge Indonesian friends to remain calm and continue to monitor the development of the Tsunami Warning and follow the appeals from the local government," he continued.

"We also urge Indonesian citizens to stay away from water and beach locations, and avoid activities in the water. All Indonesian citizens must always follow the instructions of the local government if necessary to evacuate to a safe place. Prepare an emergency bag containing: flashlight, powerbank, enough cash, food, and drinking water bottles. For your safety, continue to communicate with fellow Indonesian citizens and inform your closest family," added Muhammad Al Aula.

The Indonesian Embassy in Tokyo has opened emergency services for Indonesian citizens who are affected or information between communities to facilitate monitoring of the condition of Indonesian citizens.

For Indonesian citizens who are affected, they can contact the KBRI Tokyo hotline at No. [phone] or [phone].

As previously reported, an earthquake with a magnitude of 7.4 shook the northeastern and northern regions of Japan on Monday afternoon. A tsunami warning was immediately issued, while more than 156 thousand residents in five prefectures were ordered to evacuate.

Citing Kyodo News, the Japan Meteorological Agency said the earthquake occurred at 16.53 local time at a depth of 10 kilometers. The shock was recorded at 5 on the Japanese earthquake intensity scale, which ranges from 7. The tremors were also felt in some parts of Tokyo.

Tsunami warnings were issued for the Pacific coast of Hokkaido, Aomori, and Iwate. Wave heights are expected to reach 3 meters. In Kuji Port, Iwate Prefecture, a tsunami of 80 centimeters has been observed.

The Japanese meteorological agency also warned that earthquakes of a similar magnitude could still occur in the next week. Some of them, according to the agency, could even be bigger.