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2025-12-12 13:01:30
[Japan Meteorological Agency: Seismic Activity Remains Active in Japan] In response to the 6.7 magnitude earthquake that struck off the coast of Aomori Prefecture at 11:44 AM local time today (December 12th) and the tsunami reports observed in various locations, the Japan Meteorological Agency held a press conference at noon today. Shinji Kiyomoto, the agency's Earthquake and Tsunami Countermeasures Planning Officer, urged the public, "In areas where tsunami warnings have been issued, there is danger in the sea and near the coast. Please stay away from the shore. As tidal currents will remain relatively strong, please do not go into the sea or approach the coast until the warning is lifted." Kiyomoto also pointed out at the press conference, "Since the 7.5 magnitude earthquake that occurred late on December 8th off the coast of Aomori Prefecture, seismic activity in the surrounding area has become more active and the area of activity has continued to expand. This earthquake occurred on the eastern side of this active area. Since December 8th, several earthquakes of around magnitude 6 have occurred in the relevant sea areas, and this earthquake is one of them. Therefore, the Japan Meteorological Agency believes that seismic activity remains active." (CCTV International News)
