Tokyo, December 9 (ANI): Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said Tuesday the government has received reports of 30 injuries and one residential fire following an earthquake off the eastern coast of Aomori Prefecture.
Speaking at a press conference about the quake and the “Off the Coast of Hokkaido and Sanriku Subsequent Earthquake Advisory,” Takaichi said the likelihood of a large earthquake from Hokkaido to the Sanriku offshore region is now assessed to be higher than normal and another quake is possible. “Please understand that it remains uncertain whether a large earthquake will actually occur. On that basis, I would like to ask everyone to take appropriate disaster-prevention actions in line with the principle that one must protect one’s own life,” she said.
Takaichi urged residents — whether or not their area was affected — in regions where disaster-preparedness measures are advised to pay close attention to information from the Japan Meteorological Agency and local authorities over the next week or so. She recommended routinely confirming earthquake preparedness, identifying safe evacuation sites and routes, securing furniture, and staying ready to evacuate immediately if shaking is felt while continuing socioeconomic activities.
A magnitude-7.5 earthquake struck off Japan’s northeastern coast on Monday, prompting evacuation orders for more than 100,000 people, CNN reported. The United States Geological Survey said the quake occurred at 11:15 p.m. local time about 44 miles off the northeast coast at a depth of roughly 33 miles. (ANI)
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