The Japan Meteorological Agency is warning that another powerful earthquake could hit the Noto region on the Sea of Japan in the coming week.
The agency issued the warning after the region in Ishikawa Prefecture experienced a quake registering lower 6 on the Japanese seismic scale of zero to 7 on Sunday afternoon.
Agency official Kamaya Noriko said there is still a high risk of building collapses or mudslides. She urged people to stay away from danger.
She said seismic activity has been heightened in the region for more than a year, and the situation is likely to continue for some time.
The agency issued the warning after the region in Ishikawa Prefecture experienced a quake registering lower 6 on the Japanese seismic scale of zero to 7 on Sunday afternoon.
Agency official Kamaya Noriko said there is still a high risk of building collapses or mudslides. She urged people to stay away from danger.
She said seismic activity has been heightened in the region for more than a year, and the situation is likely to continue for some time.
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Japan Meteorological Agency issues earthquake warning for Noto region, Sea of Japan. A quake of lower 6 on the Japanese seismic scale occurred in Ishikawa Prefecture. High risk of building collapses and mudslides persists. Seismic activity has been heightened for over a year; situation likely to
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URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20220619_21/
Date: June 19, 2022
Created: 2022/06/20 07:47
Updated: 2025/12/09 15:26
Last Read: 2022/06/20 07:47