Japan has lifted a week-old "megaquake" warning, put in place after a magnitude 7.1 quake struck on 8 August, injuring 15 people and triggering fears of a second tremor and potential tsunami. The alert prompted thousands of Japanese to cancel holidays and stock up on essentials, emptying shelves in some stores.
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00:00In the meantime, the Secretary-General has not observed any sudden changes in earthquake activity or geosynchronous changes, so the special warning has been lifted at 17 o'clock.
00:24We have asked for response so far.
00:28The government does not ask for special precautions such as sleeping in a state where you can escape immediately.
00:40We think that it is unacceptable for the people to live a normal life.
00:48However, the Nankai earthquake has occurred repeatedly in the past, and it is difficult to make accurate predictions.
00:59We think that it is extremely important for our country, which is in an environment where earthquakes are likely to occur due to its natural conditions, to have a sense of tranquility.
01:11We have lifted the special warning, but it does not mean that the possibility of a large-scale earthquake will disappear.