The Japanese government approved significant enhancements to its earthquake safety plan amid a series of seismic events in the Tokara Islands, where over 1,700 tremors have occurred since June 21, leading to resident evacuations. Experts noted that this unprecedented swarm of earthquakes includes multiple magnitude 5 tremors. Though officials urged preparedness, they clarified that this activity does not predict the feared Nankai Trough earthquake. Japan's seismic activity is high, linked to its position on the Pacific 'Ring of Fire,' with the nation experiencing thousands of tremors yearly, including many significant events.
The Japanese government approved significant upgrades to the national plan to safeguard the public against potential earthquakes, particularly in the wake of ongoing tremors in the Tokara Islands.
The Tokara Islands have experienced over 1,700 tremors since June 21, prompting a mass evacuation of residents to the mainland for safety.
Authorities emphasized that current seismic activity does not indicate an impending Nankai Trough earthquake, but acknowledged the increasing likelihood of disaster.
Japan, located on the Pacific 'Ring of Fire,' experiences about 1,500 earthquakes annually, accounting for a significant percentage of the world's major seismic events.
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