(UPDATE) TOKYO — Japan has warned of a possible 'megaquake' after eight people were injured Thursday by one of magnitude 7.1 in the south.
TOKYO — Japan has warned of a possible 'megaquake' after eight people were injured Thursday by one of magnitude 7.1 in the south.'The likelihood of a new major earthquake is higher than normal, but this is not an indication that a major earthquake will definitely occur,' the Japan Meteorological Agency said.It was the first advisory issued under a new system drawn up following a major quake in 2011.
''As the prime minister with the highest responsibility for crisis management, I decided I should stay in Japan for at least a week,' Kishida told reporters.Traffic lights and cars shook and dishes fell off shelves during Thursday's tremor off the southern island of Kyushu, but no serious damage was reported.The Fire and Disaster Management Agency said eight people were hurt — including several hit by falling objects.
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