An Early Morning Shake-Up in Japan!
๐ฒ Imagine waking up to the ground shaking beneath you! That’s what happened on Saturday morning on the Tokara Islands in Japan. A strong earthquake with a magnitude of 5.4 struck at 6:29 a.m. local time.
The earthquake was one of many in recent days, according to Japan’s weather agency. The people living on Akusekijima island felt the tremors the most. On Japan’s earthquake scale of 1 to 7, this quake was a 5, which is pretty strong!
What is an Earthquake?
๐ Earthquakes happen when the Earth’s plates, which are like giant puzzle pieces, move suddenly. This movement can cause the ground to shake. Japan is a country where earthquakes happen quite often, so they are very prepared for them.
Staying Safe
๐ง Even though earthquakes can be scary, it’s important to know what to do. In Japan, people practice earthquake drills so they know how to stay safe. Remember, if you ever feel the ground shaking, drop, cover, and hold on!
Keeping Watch
The Japan Meteorological Agency keeps an eye on earthquakes to help keep people safe. They provide information quickly so everyone knows what’s happening.
Let’s hope everyone on the Tokara Islands is safe and sound after this earthquake!
Reference(s):
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