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Don’t worry: It’s general enough to apply to the rest of Japan. But for busy people, here’s a summary of things you should know about what to do before, during and after an earthquake in Japan.

A leading researcher in disaster preparedness who experienced the powerful earthquake that hit western Japan 30 years ago has called for discussions on post-earthquake management problems that ...

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Earthquakes are among the most devastating natural disasters, capable of causing significant damage and loss of life. From 1990 to 2024, several countries have experienced a high number of major ...

according to the Japan Meteorological Agency. The earthquake is estimated to have had a magnitude of 5.2 at its focus about 30 kilometers deep in the ocean. There were no concerns of a tsunami.