Seismic intensity 4 in Nagashima city “Seem of dawn” “I was fearful” Beware of related tremors for a 7 days Kagoshima[08/26 16:21]
On the morning of the 26th, there was an earthquake with its epicenter in the Amakusa Sea, and a seismic shaking of intensity 4 was noticed in the city of Nagashima. Japan’s Meteorological Observatory phone calls for caution against earthquakes of the exact same magnitude for following week.
This is the state of a supermarket in Nagashima metropolis where by an intensity 4 seismic shaking was noticed. You can also see the cabinets shaking small by minimal and the products and solutions slipping.
According to the Japanese Meteorological Company, an earthquake transpired about 8:48 am with its epicenter in the Amakusa Sea. The depth of the hypocenter is believed at about 10 km and the magnitude, which signifies the scale of the earthquake, is believed at 4.6.
In the prefecture, a seismic depth of 4 was noticed in the town of Nagashima and a seismic depth of 3 in the town of Akune and the city of Satsumasendai. There was no tsunami and no information and facts about the harm was acquired from the hearth brigade or the law enforcement.
(Muneyuki Hamashima, A Corp Nagashima Retail outlet Supervisor) “I was stunned by the rumbling sound and right away felt like I was shaking from the facet. I believe it took 5 to 10 seconds.”
(Grocery store purchaser) “I was afraid. I was surprised.”
Ryusuke Imura, an associate professor at Kagoshima College specializing in seismic geology, reported: “There are a lot more faults in the spot all over Amakusa-nada, and it is an area where seismic action has constantly been active.” Koshikishima on the extension of the Hinagu fault zone
It is believed to have transpired around the north side of the fault ”.
Moreover, Associate Professor Imura explained: “ If there is a sturdy tremor in the long run, there is a chance of landslides on the sea flooring, so be sure to beware of tsunamis. ”
The Japanese Meteorological Observatory attracts focus to an earthquake of the exact same magnitude for the next 7 days or so.
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