Magnitude 5.9 Earthquake Strikes Ibaraki Prefecture Outside of Tokyo
A magnitude 5.9 earthquake occurred in Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan, with tremors felt across Tokyo. The article provides safety tips and resources for residents to stay informed during seismic events.
Why it matters
Public awareness of disaster preparedness apps and government resources is essential for mitigating risks during natural disasters.
A magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck Japan at around 2:00 a.m. Sunday morning. The quake registered a lower 5 on Japan’s seven-level seismic intensity scale in Ibaraki Prefecture.
According to the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA), during a 5 tremor, “most people feel fear and feel the need to hold onto something. Dishes on shelves and books on bookshelves may fall.”
The quake’s epicenter was located in southern Ibaraki Prefecture at a depth of 70 kilometers.
Tokyo’s Adachi Ward experience around a 5 on the seismic scale.
The following Tokyo areas experienced around a 4 on the seismic scale:
One of the scariest things about natural disasters is not being able to rely on your mobile device. Tokyo Metropolitan Government keeps its Disaster Prevention Homepage updated with the newest evacuation information.
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