Notice from Osaka University on the announcement of the Nankai Trough Earthquake Temporary Information (Warning on huge earthquakes)

Current situation

At 16:42 on Thursday, 8 August 2024, an earthquake occurred with its epicentre in the Hyuga Sea, Miyazaki Prefecture, and at 19:15 the Government of Japan issued a 'Nankai Trough Earthquake Temporary Information (Warning on huge earthquakes)'. The likelihood of a major earthquake is reported to have increased relative to normal conditions.

Following the announcement, the Osaka Prefectural Government has issued an extraordinary message to its citizens on its website. However, this announcement is not intended to signal that a huge earthquake will definitely occur during a specific period of time.

Requests to students, faculty and staff

• Over the coming week, please reconfirm your daily earthquake preparedness. Also, be prepared to evacuate immediately in the event of an earthquake.

• Be mindful of the calls from the government, local authorities and others and respond accordingly.
• Do not believe information from any source other than a reliable source, such as the government or local authorities.
• If you have not yet registered with the university's ANPIC safety confirmation system, please register at the URL below.
  https://www.osaka-u.ac.jp/en/schools/ed_support/anzen/anpikakunin

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Department of Safety and Hygiene Osaka University