Maximum seismic intensity: 6 lower. Areas with strong tremors will experience rain through the morning of the 18th. Be careful of landslides.
At around 23:14 on the 17th, an earthquake with a maximum seismic intensity of lower 6 occurred with the epicenter in the Bungo Channel. In areas where the shaking was strong, there will be some areas where it will rain into the morning of the 18th. Even a little rain can cause landslides. It’s dark at night, but please be careful.
Rain continues into the morning of the 18th; watch out for landslides
An earthquake with its epicenter in Bungo Channel occurred around 23:14 on the 17th, with a maximum seismic intensity of 6 lower being observed in Ainan Town, Ehime Prefecture, and Sukumo City, Kochi Prefecture. A low-pressure front accompanied by a front will pass from southern Kyushu to southern Shikoku into the morning of the 18th, causing rain in some places.
As of 0:00 on the 18th, it is raining in Kagoshima and Miyazaki prefectures, where some areas have observed a seismic intensity of 4, and it is likely that the rain will become heavier by dawn. There is a possibility of light rain even in Kochi Prefecture, where there is currently no rain. In areas with strong shaking, even a small amount of rain can increase the risk of landslides. It’s dark at night, but please be careful.
What is the harbinger of landslides?
When a landslide occurs, there are certain phenomena that can be a precursor. Please remember this in case of an emergency.
The first is the formation of cracks in the cliff or ground.
Second, you can hear the sound of wood splitting, stones hitting each other, and the smell of earth.
The third problem is that water from wells, rivers, and springs becomes cloudy. If the spring water stops flowing, it is also one of the harbingers.
Fourth, water gushes out from cliffs and slopes.
Other symptoms include pebbles falling apart, the ground rumbling or mountains rumbling, river levels dropping even though it continues to rain, and trees leaning. At times like this, the risk of landslides increases. Immediately call out to those around you and evacuate to a safe place.
When an earthquake early warning is announced
Earthquake early warning is information that predicts the arrival time and intensity of strong shaking in various locations immediately after an earthquake occurs, and provides notification as quickly as possible. If an Earthquake Early Warning is issued, it is important to protect yourself before the strong shaking occurs. When an earthquake early warning is announced, please take the following actions.
① If you are indoors, open the door, secure an evacuation area, and evacuate to a safe place such as under a sturdy desk.
② If you are outdoors, stay away from block walls and signboards and protect your head. If you are near a sturdy building, evacuate inside the building.
③ If you are in an elevator, press the buttons for all floors. Please stop at the nearest floor and get off immediately.
Be prepared for earthquakes, which can occur at any time, so that you can ensure the safety of your surroundings in the event of an emergency.