iskup2015 posted: " Fils safe in Japan quake - envoy By Nidz Godino "According to information we gathered from our Filipino communities in affected areas, some have already moved to evacuation centers, while others have gone to city hall as a precautionary measu" ISKUP!
"According to information we gathered from our Filipino communities in affected areas, some have already moved to evacuation centers, while others have gone to city hall as a precautionary measure to avoid possible tsunamis," Philippines' Ambassador to Japan Mylene Albano said no Filipino has been reported injured in magnitude 7.6 earthquake struck western Japan during New Year festivities.
Albano said Filipino communities there have not reported any casualties among them following massive earthquake triggered major tsunami warnings in the country for the first time since 2011.
7.6 magnitude earthquake was immediately followed by over 50 strong aftershocks off coast of Ishikawa and surrounding area, according to Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA).
JMA issued and later downgraded high-level tsunami warning, cautioning public against leaving their homes due to risk of deadly waves and aftershocks in the next few days.
At least 1,000 Filipinos reside in Ishikawa Prefecture, Albano said.
Japan is one of most earthquake-prone countries in the world due to its location and has had long history of dealing with devastating earthquakes, with strongest one on record being the magnitude 8.9 earthquake that struck on March 11, 2011.
2011 earthquake caused massive tsunamis that resulted in widespread destruction, loss of life, and injuries in Japan, and led its government to beef up its established systems for disaster mitigation.
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