The Tokara archipelago in southern Japan has been suffering from continuous tremors.
Intense seismic activity continues in southern Japan, with more than 900 earthquakes occurring in the Tokara archipelago region since June 21.
The Guardian reported this.
Activity beneath the seabed remains high and residents are advised to be on alert for evacuation, agency spokesman Ayataka Ebita said. More than 740 tremors, some of which reached 1 or higher on Japan's intensity scale, were recorded on the islands in the 10 days leading up to July 1.
“It seems like the ground is constantly shaking. It's really scary to even fall asleep,” said one local resident.
The highest number of earthquakes in a day — 183 — was recorded on June 23. After a short decline, activity increased again — on June 29, there were 98 tremors.
Experts explain that the underwater terrain around the islands contributes to the accumulation of pressure, which is regularly released. Meanwhile, the Japanese government has warned of a real threat of a “mega-earthquake” on the Pacific coast in the next 30 years, which could take almost 300,000 lives and cause trillions of dollars in damage.
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