By / MOOK Scenic Spots Family Travel Life Network Editorial Department compiled and reported
A magnitude 5.6 earthquake struck Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan on May 16. The Japan Meteorological Agency stated that this quake was not an aftershock of the Great East Japan Earthquake and could be a precursor to another seismic event. It does not rule out the possibility of a direct-hit magnitude 7 earthquake in the Tokyo metropolitan area and is calling on everyone to stay prepared for earthquakes at all times.
The Japan Meteorological Agency urges residents of the Tokyo metropolitan area to stay prepared for earthquakes at all times. (Image provided / Moleskine Editorial Department)
A magnitude 5.6 earthquake struck Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan on May 16. (Image source / Special Agency NERV)
Regarding the possibility of a direct-hit magnitude 7 earthquake in the capital, the Japan Meteorological Agency stated that it cannot make a judgment, but emphasized that such a quake could occur at any time without warning. The public is urged to stay vigilant and prepare essential earthquake supplies such as flashlights, drinking water, and dry rations. Travelers planning to visit the Kanto region in the near future should also remain on high alert.