A 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck Japan on June 28, 2026. Against this backdrop, a video went viral on social media, claiming it to be the recent earthquake in Japan.
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However, upon investigation, we found that the claim was misleading. The viral video is old. Here’s the fact check.
Fact Check
We started our investigation by taking screenshots from the viral video and conducting a reverse image search. This led us to the YouTube channel of The Times of India, where we found a report on January 1, 2024, that contained the viral clip.
According to the report, the video shows the 7.4 magnitude earthquake in Japan on January 1, 2024. The description of the video read, “Japan experienced a potent 7.4-magnitude earthquake, as reported by the USGS. Japanese authorities issued a tsunami warning, urging residents in the affected regions to relocate to higher ground. The Japan Meteorological Agency specifically issued tsunami alerts for coastal areas in Ishikawa, Niigata, and Toyama prefectures. Anticipated tsunamis, reaching heights of up to 5 meters, are expected to impact Noto in Ishikawa Prefecture, according to the weather agency.”
We found a report published in Al Jazeera on January 1, 2024, that contained the viral clip. According to the report, the video shows the earthquake on New Year’s Day, 2024, in Japan.
Other reports can be seen here and here.
This makes it clear that the viral video is old.
Conclusion
From our investigation, we can say that the claim is misleading. The viral video doesn’t show the 6.1 magnitude earthquake in Japan in June 2026. It shows the earthquake on New Year’s Day, 2024, in Japan.
Title: Video From The January 2024 Earthquake In Japan Is Going Viral As A Recent One.
Fact Check By: Debanjana Baishya
Result: Misleading
