Following nearly 1,600 earthquakes since June 21, residents of remote southern Japanese islands have been evacuated due to safety and psychological concerns. Akuseki Island, the most affected, saw over half its population relocated. Experts suspect underwater volcanic activity is triggering the ongoing tremors, which have created widespread anxiety. Local authorities remain uncertain about when the seismic activity will stop. Japan, one of the most earthquake-prone nations, typically experiences about 1,500 earthquakes annually, but the current swarm is unusually intense and prolonged.