Japan warns of slightly increased risk of mega-quake after a 7.7-magnitude one
Summary
A strong earthquake measuring 7.7 hit off northern Japan, causing a brief tsunami alert and a slight increase in the risk of a much larger quake soon. Officials urged residents in 182 coastal towns to stay prepared, check emergency supplies, and know evacuation routes while continuing their daily lives.Key Facts
- The earthquake occurred near the Chishima and Japan trenches at a depth of about 19 kilometers (11 miles).
- Japan’s Cabinet Office and Meteorological Agency raised the chance of a mega-quake in the next week from 0.1% to 1%.
- Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi advised people to confirm shelters and emergency supplies.
- A tsunami of about 80 centimeters (2.6 feet) was recorded at Kuji port, and a smaller one at another nearby port.
- More than 170,000 people in five northern prefectures were advised to take shelter temporarily.
- The region is still recovering lessons from the March 2011 mega-quake and tsunami that caused over 22,000 deaths.
- Nuclear power plants in the area were checked and reported no damage or abnormalities.
- Train services between Tokyo and northern Japan were suspended shortly after the quake.
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