'Blood Moon' Rising: Japan Issues Alert after a Strong 5.0M Earthquake Rocks Tokyo

Seismic intensity 5 strong in Ibaraki Prefecture Japan Meteorological Agency "Watch out for earthquakes in the next week or so"

November 9, 2022 20:43

The Japan Meteorological Agency held a press conference at 6:40 p.m. about the earthquake that recorded a seismic intensity of upper 5 in Ibaraki Prefecture. I would like you to pay close attention to future seismic activity and rain conditions.In areas where the tremors were strong, I would like you to be careful of earthquakes that will cause tremors with a maximum seismic intensity of about 5 over the next week or so." rice field.

He also explained the mechanism of the earthquake, saying, ``It occurred at the boundary between the Philippine Sea plate and the plate on the land side, and it was the place where the activity became more active after the Great East Japan Earthquake.''

On the other hand, regarding the fact that even though the tremors were observed over a wide area, only Shirosato-cho, Ibaraki Prefecture had a seismic intensity of upper 5, he said, ``Earthquakes that occur at a relatively deep location do not necessarily shake just above them. It may also become easier to shake due to the influence of the ground."

On top of that, in areas where the tremors were strong, prepare for nighttime hours. I want you to spend your time in a safe place where things don't fall."