As a result of the 6.5 magnitude earthquake that occurred on May 5 in Japan’s Ishikawa prefecture, approximately 540 residential buildings were damaged. NHK. The houses were located in the central part of Japan, on the coast of the Sea of u200bu200bJapan.
250 more houses are in disrepair. Local authorities are assessing the damage. Restoration work is planned.
As a result of the disaster, one person died and 34 were injured. The epicenter of the tremors was located on the Noto Peninsula, the focal point was at a depth of about 12 km.
Seismologists have warned that there may be strong aftershocks.
It was previously reported that scientists have so far not found a 100% method to predict earthquakes, so they have to rely on the main precursors i.e. seismic stagnation, a flock of weak earthquakes, changes in the chemical composition of groundwater. unusual flashes and deformation on the surface of the firmament. It’s these signs that often precede a strong push, he said. “Newspaper.Ru” Head of the Seismic Hazard Laboratory, World Physics Institute AIOYu. Schmidt RAS, Doctor of Physical and Mathematical Sciences Alexei Zavyalov.