Why Japan’s Earthquakes Today Are a Wake-Up Call

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Two moderate earthquakes struck off Japan’s northeastern coast today — a magnitude 5.5 near Onagawa and a magnitude 5.0 near Tomioka. Luckily, no tsunami warnings or major damage have been reported. But these quakes are a reminder that Japan, sitting on the seismically active Ring of Fire, faces constant seismic threats. With over 600 earthquakes in the past year, Japan’s advanced warning systems and preparedness remain crucial in protecting lives. WooGlobe Ref : WGA684392 For licensing and to use this video, please email licensing@wooglobe.com

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00:00Today, Japan shook again.

00:02Two earthquakes struck just hours apart off its northeastern coast,

00:06one near Onagawa and the other near Tomioka.

00:09The stronger quake hit magnitude 5.5 and the second registered 5.0.

00:14No tsunami alerts, no major damage.

00:16But the warning signs are loud and clear.

00:19Japan sits on the Ring of Fire,

00:21one of the most earthquake-prone zones on Earth.

00:24Over the past 12 months, it's seen more than 600 quakes.

00:27Just last month, a massive 8.8 earthquake off Russia's coast

00:31triggered evacuations and tsunami warnings across the Pacific.

00:35And earlier this year, a 6.8 tremor hit near Hokkaido.

00:39Japan is no stranger to seismic disaster.

00:42In 2011, a magnitude 9.0 quake caused a deadly tsunami and nuclear crisis in Fukushima.

00:49Since then, the country has built some of the world's most advanced early warning systems.

00:54And they're working.

00:55Today's quakes reminded the world of nature's power.

00:58But also of Japan's resilience.

01:00Because here, it's not a question of if the Earth will shake, but when.

01:04When?

01:05When?

01:06When?

01:07When?

01:08When?

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