Editorial

15:00 JST, August 10, 2024

The first special advisory regarding a potential Nankai Trough earthquake, which is feared may occur in the near future, has been released. First of all, it is important to calmly check daily preparedness, and for the time being, to strengthen vigilance regarding earthquakes.

A magnitude-7.1 earthquake occurred Thursday off the coast of Miyazaki Prefecture, with its epicenter within the presumed focal region of the Nankai Trough earthquake. A maximum intensity of lower 6 on the Japanese seismic scale of 7 was observed in the prefecture, and a number of people were injured. Tsunami were also confirmed in the Kyushu and Shikoku regions.

In response, the Japan Meteorological Agency convened an evaluation and review panel of experts, and issued an advisory called Nankai Trough Earthquake Extra Information,........

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