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No longer in forcePotential ballistic missile impact reported by 4th RCG (Japan)
According to the Japan Ministry of Defense, an object potentially a ballistic missile was launched from North Korea and may have landed. Warning issued by 4th Regional Coast Guard Headquarters. Vessels are asked to keep clear of falling objects, watch for further information and report sightings to the Japan Coast Guard. Promulgation time 2026-10-12 00:33 UTC (120933 JST OCT).
Keep clear of any falling objects and maintain vigilance. Report sightings or information to the Japan Coast Guard.
Background
North Korea has in the past conducted ballistic missile launches that have impacted or fallen into nearby sea areas, prompting maritime warnings from Japan. Japan issues regional Coast Guard warnings quickly when its Ministry of Defense reports missile launches to alert vessels of falling debris and impact danger. Such warnings are intended to protect shipping and enable reporting of any debris or casualties to rescue and maritime authorities.
General background from general knowledge, not from the official warning. It can be wrong; the warning text is authoritative.
- Type
- Missile / rocket launch · severity high
- Feed
- Rocket launches and space debrisAll warnings of this kind on the map (contributors), or as an API feed: /api/v2/feeds/space/
- Location
- Unspecified Japanese coastal waters (4th Regional Coast Guard area)
- Validity
- From 12 Oct 2026, 00:33 UTC
PROMULGATION TIME 120933 JST OCT. - Hazards
- potential ballistic missile, falling debris, impact hazard
Contacts
- Japan Coast Guard · report sightings and information
- 4th Regional Coast Guard Headquarters · issuing authority
Generated automatically from the warning text on 12 Oct 2026, 01:47 UTC. It can be wrong: the original warning below is the authoritative text.