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Japan Issues First-Ever Megaquake Advisory After Powerful Quake

University of Tokyo seismologist Naoshi Hirata, left, a member of an expert panel, speaks during a press conference on the possible Nankai Trough earthquake, at Japan Meteorological Agency in Tokyo, o

Last week, Japan issued its inaugural “megaquake advisory” following a magnitude 7.1 earthquake off the southeastern coast of Kyushu's southern main island. Although the quake caused no fatalities or significant damage, the advisory has sparked widespread confusion and concern in a nation accustomed to frequent seismic activity, leaving many anxious about the potential for future large-scale quakes.

Understanding the Megaquake Advisory
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