Message from the Governor of Mie Prefecture on Temporary Alert for the Nankai Torafu Earthquake (August 8, 2024)

2024/08/09 Friday Announcements, Security

Dear Citizens of the Prefecture,

The Government of Japan has issued a Temporary Alert for the Nankai Torafu Earthquake (warning of a major earthquake).

Please check your earthquake preparedness and get accurate information from TV, radio, and the Internet. In addition, pay attention to disaster prevention information issued by your local municipality.

Katsuyuki Ichimi, Governor of Mie Prefecture

The government has issued an emergency Nankai Trough earthquake warning, also known as mega earthquake warning (August 8, 2024)

2024/08/09 Friday Announcements, Security

Today (August 8, 2024), a large earthquake occurred in Kyushu.

The government has issued an emergency Nankai Trough earthquake warning (mega earthquake warning).

The possibility of a strong earthquake occurring in Mie Prefecture is higher than usual.

Please pay attention to information from the government, prefectures, cities, towns, etc. and prepare for earthquakes.