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

A: Hey! Did you hear about that earthquake last week? It was pretty scary!

B: No! Really? What happened?

A: Yeah! It was a 7.5 magnitude earthquake. The weather agency had this warning about a possible big one afterwards.

B: Oh wow! A megaquake warning? That sounds intense.

A: Totally! They warned 182 towns and cities! Aomori got hit pretty hard, intensity level 6!

B: Wow! Tsunami warnings too?

A: Yep! For Hokkaido and Tohoku. They said there's still a chance of a big earthquake happening, even though the warning ended.

B: Seriously? So we still need to be careful?

A: Exactly! They're saying to keep your emergency bags ready and know your evacuation routes.

B: Good point! I should probably check those routes again, just in case. Gotta anchor that bookshelf too!
Summary
Recent 7.5 magnitude earthquake triggered a "megaquake" warning for 182 towns/cities, impacting Aomori (intensity 6). Tsunami warnings issued for Hokkaido & Tohoku. Officials warn of ongoing earthquake risk & advise preparedness: emergency bags & evacuation routes. #earthquake #Japan
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ID: 547d3023-dd45-4189-a60b-5a75822dc594

Category ID: conversation_summary

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

Date: Dec. 16, 2025

Notes: 2025-12-16

Created: 2025/12/16 01:40

Updated: 2025/12/16 07:55

Last Read: 2025/12/16 07:55