Japan updates probability of a major earthquake
Japan has updated its assessment of the chances of a major earthquake affecting the country. The supplied report does not provide the probability, timing or evidence of an earthquake occurring.
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Why it matters
A major earthquake could cause severe casualties and infrastructure disruption, but this is a risk assessment rather than an ongoing disaster.
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- Japan updates chances of major earthquake hitting country – and it's worryingly high ↗independent.co.uk · Recorded source date: Aug 29, 2026, 1:16 PM UTC
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