Megaquake in the Making? The Expected Nankai Trough Earthquake

Japanese authorities have issued a warning of potential activity along the Nankai Trough south of the main island of Honshū.

What is a megaquake and why Japan has issued an advisory

There is a 70-80% chance of a magnitude 8 or 9 quake associated with the Nankai Trough within the next 30 years, and the probability is now “ ...

Japan's Nankai Trough megaquake - can you predict it? - BBC

Experts say there is a 70% to 80% chance of a magnitude 8 or 9 quake striking somewhere along the trough in the next 30 years.

Japan's magnitude 7.1 shock triggers megaquake warning. How ...

JMA asks people to “please be aware that a large-scale earthquake could occur at any time along the Nankai Trough, and continue to prepare for ...

Earthquake, Megaquake, and Tsunami Megathread - August 8, 2024

In the event of a Nankai Trough earthquake, Fukuoka is expected to experience an intensity 5 Upper on the JMA seismic scale. This intensity ...

Making Sense of the "Megaquake" Buzz | Article - Army.mil

According to Japan's government, there is an estimated 70 percent chance of another magnitude 8-9 megaquake striking the Nankai Trough within ...

Earthquake announced the ``Nankai Trough Earthquake ... - Reddit

After a review meeting, the Nankai Trough temporary information announced a ``huge earthquake caution.'' The Japan Meteorological Agency ...

Explainer: What is Japan's Nankai Trough megaquake advisory?

The Japanese government had previously predicted a 70-80% chance of a magnitude 8 to 9 earthquake happening along the Trough in the next 30 ...

Japan is bracing for a once-in-a-century earthquake. Does it need to?

Then there's the looming threat of the Nankai Trough megathrust earthquake – the most powerful of its kind, with magnitudes that can exceed 9.

Why Japan issued its first 'megaquake advisory,' and what that means

A 7.1-magnitude earthquake has raised the risk of an even larger temblor on the Nankai Trough, an underwater subduction zone.

What Japan's “megaquake” warning really tells us

Consequently, the Nankai subduction zone (or Nankai Trough) has created several historical tragedies. A magnitude-7.9 quake in 1944 was followed ...

Japan issues first-ever alert over risk of Nankai Trough megaquake

It is believed that the chance of a major earthquake occurring in the Nankai Trough is relatively higher than usual, the weather agency ...

Nankai Trough Megaquake Tsunami could Hit in 2 Minutes

The Japan Meteorological Agency has issued its first special advisory regarding a possible Nankai Trough earthquake.

Japan lifts advisory for Nankai Trough megaquake

A Nankai Trough earthquake is expected to register a seismic intensity of 7 on the Japanese scale of 7 in areas from Shizuoka to Miyazaki ...

Japan's Nankai Trough earthquake advisory: 5 things to know

Any megaquake is expected to extensively damage areas where manufacturing industries such as cars, steel, petrochemicals, and electronics ...

Japan's 'megaquake' warning explained - Phys.org

"A future great Nankai earthquake is surely the most long-anticipated earthquake in history—it is the original definition of the 'Big One'.

Megaquake advisory issued, tsunami advisories lifted

The Japan Meteorological Agency is calling on people in areas of the Nankai Trough quake's expected hypocenter to take disaster prevention ...

Nankai Trough megaquake tsunami could hit in 2 minutes

TOKYO – The Japan Meteorological Agency has issued its first special advisory regarding a possible Nankai Trough earthquake, saying that the ...

Nankai Trough Earthquake Extra Information 【Megaquake Alert ...

In areas estimated to be at risk of heavy damage and casualties, it is important that preparations are made to protect the lives of residents.

Nankai megathrust earthquakes - Wikipedia

The area remains seismically active, and future earthquakes are anticipated, with a high risk of a Nankai earthquake in the near future, which could be ...