Japan Earthquake: An earthquake of magnitude 5.4 struck islands in southwestern Japan on Saturday. The Japan Meteorological Company knowledgeable that the quake hit the Tokara island chain early morning at a depth of about 19 kilometers, and added that no tsunami warning was issued.
The information company IANS reported, citing Japanese media outlet Kyodo Information, that the Japanese climate company has warned that robust earthquakes are anticipated to proceed for a while. It added that the quakes might result in collapses of homes and landslides.
Is Japan Earthquake Susceptible?
Japan is likely one of the most earthquake-prone nations on the earth. It additionally accounts for about 18 p.c of the world’s seismic exercise.
The nation is located on the convergence of 4 main tectonic plates alongside the Pacific ‘Ring of Fireplace’. It’s house to round 125 million individuals, and the nation experiences practically 1,500 earthquakes yearly.
Nevertheless, the highlight returns to a viral manga prediction that appeared to foresee the catastrophe effectively upfront.
Viral Manga Prediction
A prediction from ‘The Future I Noticed’, a 1999 manga by Japanese artist Ryo Tatsuki, a couple of main catastrophe occurring in July, particularly on a Saturday, has been circulating broadly on social media.
A number of X customers cited the prediction made within the guide relating to a catastrophe that Japan would witness in July.
Japanese Climate Company’s Clarification
Japan’s climate company clarified that the earthquake had no hyperlink to a catastrophe prediction made by the Manga that had gone viral on social media.
As per IANS, an official of the company, Ayataka Ebita, whereas addressing a press convention in Tokyo, mentioned that the present science can not precisely predict earthquakes, and any occasion that appears to align with the manga creator’s prediction is ‘coincidental’.
“It’s completely a coincidence. There is no such thing as a causal connection. In Japan, earthquakes can occur at any time. Please be ready at all times,” mentioned the official.
Precautions Earlier than Earthquake
On Friday morning, residents of the village of Toshima on Akusekijima, a part of the Tokara island chain in Kagoshima prefecture, left by ship, heading to town of Kagoshima.
The residents are anticipated to remain in non permanent lodging within the metropolis.
An earthquake of magnitude 5.5 rattled the Tokara island chain on Thursday, following over 1,000 felt tremors within the space in practically two weeks, in line with the Japan Meteorological Company. Following the quake, native authorities in Toshima, consisting of seven inhabited islands and 5 uninhabited ones, pledged to evacuate residents keen to go away Akusekijima.
(with IANS inputs)