Japan ends special earthquake warning after strong tremor
Japan has lifted a special earthquake advisory following a powerful 7.7-magnitude quake that struck its northern region. The advisory was put in place after the April 20 earthquake, which was felt as far as Tokyo and prompted a tsunami alert. Officials, including Kota Iwamura, emphasized that while the advisory has ended, the risk of major quakes remains. Japan regularly experiences seismic activity due to its location on the Pacific “Ring of Fire”.
What we know
- A 7.7-magnitude earthquake hit northern Japan in Pacific waters off Iwate prefecture on April 20.
- The government issued a special earthquake advisory shortly after the quake, which has now been lifted.
- Kota Iwamura from the Cabinet Office warned that the risk of another major earthquake still exists.
- Last week’s quake injured at least 10 people, including two seriously, according to the Fire and Disaster Management Agency.
- Japan frequently experiences earthquakes, with around 1,500 jolts each year.
