earthquake
Magnitude 6.2 earthquake strikes Shimane and Tottori prefectures
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A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck Shimane and Tottori prefectures on Tuesday morning, registering strong 5 on Japan's seismic intensity scale. No tsunami threat was reported, but authorities urged residents to prepare for aftershocks. The government is assessing damage from the quakes.
Sixty households in Japan's Okunoto region, severely affected by the January 2024 Noto Peninsula earthquake, have had their welfare benefits terminated mainly due to income from donations. Local welfare offices determined that these households possess assets exceeding the level needed to cover minimum living expenses under the welfare system. The decision has prompted calls against terminating benefits for this reason, as donated funds are essential for quake victims rebuilding their lives.
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A magnitude 6.7 earthquake struck off Aomori Prefecture on December 12, following the 7.5 quake that prompted Japan's first megaquake advisory. The Japan Meteorological Agency issued a tsunami advisory for Hokkaido and Tohoku coasts, with waves up to 1 meter possible, urging people to avoid the ocean amid ongoing regional risks.