Japan earthquake causes one death and many injuries The Chinese consulate reminds Chinese citizens to take precautions against natural disasters such as earthquakes

China News Network, May 5 According to the Chinese Consulate General in Nagoya, at 5:2023 local time on May 5, 5, an earthquake measuring 14.42 on the Richter scale occurred near the Noto area of Ishikawa Prefecture, with a focal depth of 6 kilometers and a maximum earthquake of 5 strong, and the earthquake was felt in the Hokuriku region and the East China Sea, and the earthquake has caused one death and many injuries, and houses and roads have collapsed in many places. As of the time of issuance, our Embassy has not received any reports of casualties among Chinese citizens.

According to the forecast of the Japan Meteorological Agency, strong aftershocks are still likely to occur in the next week, especially within 2-3 days. Seismic activity in the Noto area has been going on for more than two years, and earthquakes are likely to occur in the future.

In order to ensure that nothing is lost, the Chinese Consulate General in Nagoya specially reminds Chinese citizens in the consular district, especially compatriots living near the epicenter, to be highly vigilant against aftershocks and to prevent secondary disasters such as house collapse and landslides. Pay close attention to earthquake-related information in a timely manner through the website of embassies and consulates, WeChat public accounts, Japan Meteorological Agency, Japanese media and other channels, grasp evacuation information in advance, follow the evacuation instructions issued by the local government, improve self-protection awareness, and strengthen self-safety precautions.

In case of emergency, please call the police and contact the Consulate General of China in Nagoya for assistance.

Japan Emergency Hotlines: 119 (Fire, Ambulance), 110 (Police), 118 (Marine Accidents, Shipwrecks)

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs' Global Consular Protection and Services Emergency Call Centre (24 hours): +86-10-12308 or +86-10-59913991

The Consulate General in Nagoya is at +81-52-932-1036

Image source: Screenshot of the official WeChat of the Chinese Consulate General in Nagoya