An earthquake with a seismic intensity of 5 or less occurred nine times in Japan. December 30 6:50
Nine earthquakes with a seismic intensity of less than 5 were observed nine times in Japan, and injuries and building damage occurred one after another in the earthquake with a maximum seismic intensity of 6 or more off Yamagata Prefecture in June. The Japan Meteorological Agency calls for daily preparations, stating that "Earthquakes that cause damage may occur anywhere, anytime."
According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, 1539 earthquakes with a seismic intensity of 1 or more were observed by the end of this month.
Of these, nine earthquakes with a seismic intensity of less than 5 were observed nine times in total.
On January 3, a magnitude 5.1 earthquake occurred in Kumamoto Prefecture, and a shaking intensity of less than 6 was observed in Wazumi Town.
According to the Fire and Disaster Management Agency of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, four people were injured in the earthquake and 60 buildings were partially damaged.
On June 18, a magnitude 6.7 earthquake occurred off the coast of Yamagata Prefecture, with a seismic intensity of 6 strong in Murakami City, Niigata Prefecture and 6 weak intensity in Tsuruoka City, Yamagata Prefecture. A report has been issued.
43 people were injured, including 9 seriously injured. A series of damages such as collapsed block walls and falling roof tiles caused damage to 1,650 buildings.
According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, "Earthquake that could cause damage may occur anytime and anywhere in the future. I want you to check the daily earthquake preparedness, such as preventing furniture from falling and stockpiling."