Japan Mega Earthquake Warning: Japan’s Meteorological Agency Issues First Ever ‘Megaquake’ Alert Following 7.1-Magnitude Quake, PM Fumio Kishida Cancels Foreign Trip
Japan’s Meteorological Agency has issued its first-ever warning of an increased risk of a ‘mega earthquake’ following a 7.1-magnitude quake that struck off the southern island of Kyushu on Thursday night. Although the initial quake caused no significant damage, the advisory cautioned residents to remain alert due to the heightened probability of a larger earthquake.
Japan’s Meteorological Agency has issued its first-ever warning of an increased risk of a ‘mega earthquake’ following a 7.1-magnitude quake that struck off the southern island of Kyushu on Thursday night. Although the initial quake caused no significant damage, the advisory cautioned residents to remain alert due to the heightened probability of a larger earthquake. The agency emphasised that the warning does not indicate an imminent quake but suggests a higher-than-usual risk. The concern stems from the quake's epicenter near the Nankai Trough, a volatile seismic zone along Japan's Pacific coast. Experts estimate a 70% to 80% chance of a magnitude 8 or 9 earthquake hitting the region within the next 30 years. In response to the situation, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida canceled an upcoming foreign trip to focus on potential emergency measures. Earthquake in Japan Videos: Footage Shows Cars and Building Shaking After Back-to-Back Quakes of Magnitude 6.9 and 7.1 Strike Country.
Japan Mega Earthquake Warning
BREAKING:
Japan’s Meteorological Agency (JMA) has issued its first-ever “mega earthquake warning.”
People have been told to prepare for a scenario in which an 8-9 magnitude earthquake could strike off Japan’s coast.
The warning comes after 2 smaller earthquakes that scientists… pic.twitter.com/PPbq5ym0yy
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