“Number of earthquakes” Seismic activity in the Noto region of Ishikawa Prefecture is still active. Be careful of rain and snow next week (Weather forecaster, Chief of the day shift, February 17, 2024) – Japan Weather Association tenki.jp
“Number of earthquakes” Seismic activity in the Noto region of Ishikawa Prefecture remains active. Be careful of rain and snow next week.
February 17, 2024 17:54
The number of earthquakes in the past week was 61 with a seismic intensity of 1 or higher. According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, the number of earthquakes in the Noto region of Ishikawa Prefecture is gradually decreasing, but seismic activity remains high and continued vigilance is required.
Number of earthquakes in the past week
The above figure shows on a map the epicenters of earthquakes with a seismic intensity of 1 or higher observed throughout Japan over the past week. During the past seven days (February 10th 17:30 to February 17th 17:30), 61 earthquakes with a seismic intensity of 1 or higher were observed.
There were three earthquakes with a seismic intensity of 4 or higher. The earthquake was centered in the Noto region of Ishikawa Prefecture, with a seismic intensity of 4 being observed in Suzu City and Noto Town, Ishikawa Prefecture at around 12:36 on the 11th, and a seismic intensity of 4 being observed in Anamizu Town, Ishikawa Prefecture at around 10:32 on the 14th. did. Additionally, at around 3:29 p.m. on the 14th, an earthquake with an epicenter in the southern part of Kyoto Prefecture was observed in Fushimi Ward, Kyoto, with a magnitude of 4.
Seismic activity remains active in Noto region, Ishikawa Prefecture. Be careful
According to the “Reiwa 6 Noto Peninsula Earthquake” (18th report) announced by the Japan Meteorological Agency on the 16th, the Noto region of Ishikawa Prefecture has experienced an earthquake of M7.6 (maximum seismic intensity 7) that occurred on January 1st. Although the number of earthquakes is gradually decreasing overall, with repeated increases and decreases, the number of earthquakes is still lower than the 2004 Niigata Prefecture Chuetsu Earthquake and the 2016 Kumamoto Earthquake. It’s been changing a lot.
Seismic activity remains high, and the Japan Meteorological Agency is urging people to be careful of earthquakes with a maximum seismic intensity of 5-lower or higher over the next one to two weeks. Also, if a large-scale earthquake occurs on the ocean floor, you need to be careful about tsunamis.
When carrying out recovery activities, please pay close attention to future seismic activity and rainfall/snow conditions, and take precautions to ensure your own safety by not entering dangerous areas unless there are unavoidable circumstances.
Earthquake-stricken areas: Rain will gradually turn to snow next week, so be careful of temperature differences
Ishikawa Prefecture will be mostly sunny on the 18th (Sunday), and it will be a cheerful spring weather. Looks good for outdoor work too.
On the 19th (Monday), the front will move south and it will gradually rain. It looks like there will be heavy rain into the 20th (Tuesday). In areas that experienced strong shaking due to the earthquake, even a small amount of rain increases the risk of landslides, so please be careful. After the 21st (Wednesday), cold air will move in and the weather will turn to snow in some places. Please be aware of changes in road conditions.
The first half of next week will be unseasonably warm, but the winter cold will return in the second half, so you need to be careful about your health.
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