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Summary: Mega quake advisory for northern, eastern Japan ends NHK

- A Japan Meteorological Agency advisory for a potential megaquake in northern and eastern Japan has ended.
- The advisory was triggered by a magnitude 7.5 earthquake on December 8 and warned of heightened risks along the Japan and Chishima Trenches.
- Despite the advisory's end, officials warn that the possibility of a large earthquake remains and urge continued preparedness.
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Japan's megaquake advisory, issued after a magnitude 7.5 quake, has ended. Risk remains for large earthquakes along trenches; officials urge preparedness. #earthquake #Japan
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ID: 188de313-377a-4d34-8d8b-895d8810b8c8

Category ID: listed_summary

URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20251216_01/#summary

Date: Dec. 16, 2025

Notes: 2025-12-16

Created: 2025/12/16 01:40

Updated: 2025/12/16 07:39

Last Read: 2025/12/16 07:39