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The aftermath of the 7.1 magnitude earthquake that occurred in Japan yesterday is starting to become clear. According to information obtained from the Fire and Disaster Management Agency of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications of Japan, it was reported that 13 people living in the Miyazaki, Kagoshima, and Kumamoto prefectures were injured during the tremor. It was also stated that there was some material damage to highways and houses, and damage assessment work is ongoing. "I HAVE DECIDED TO STAY IN THE COUNTRY FOR A WEEK"Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida announced today that he has canceled his previously planned trip to Central Asia due to the earthquake. Referring to the "extremely strong earthquake (MegaQuake)" warning issued by the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) yesterday, Kishida stated, "I think people will feel anxious since this warning was issued for the first time. I have decided to stay in the country for the next week to ensure that the post-earthquake work and preparations for a possible new earthquake are going well." Kishida said, "As a result, I have decided to cancel the visit I planned to make to Central Asia and Mongolia." It was expected that Kishida would visit Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Mongolia during his trip, which was scheduled to start today and last until Monday, and engage in political contacts. JAPAN SHAKEN BY A 7.1 MAGNITUDE EARTHQUAKEYesterday, a 7.1 magnitude earthquake occurred in Japan with its epicenter off the coast of the Hyuga-nada Sea. The JMA announced that the tremor was recorded at a depth of 30 kilometers at 16:43 local time. While a tsunami warning was issued for the Miyazaki, Kochi, Oita, Kagoshima, and Ehime prefectures, it was stated that waves reaching a height of 1 meter could occur. Residents living in coastal areas were urged to move to upper floors and higher areas, and the tremor, which caused a brief panic, caused delays in air and rail transportation. "EXTREMELY STRONG EARTHQUAKE" WARNING WAS ISSUEDAfter the earthquake, the JMA issued a warning of an "extremely strong earthquake (MegaQuake)" for the Nankai Trough, which stretches along the Pacific Ocean coast, stating that a new major tremor could occur within a week. Professor Naoshi Hirata, a seismologist at the JMA, stated in his statement, "The probability of the Nankai Trough earthquake occurring is currently several times higher than normal." Hirata, who said, "We cannot say exactly when and where a mega earthquake will occur," stated, "But we want to make sure that people are prepared."
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