At 16:27 on July 28, an earthquake measuring 7.1 on the Richter scale occurred in Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan. More than 148 aftershocks occurred within 12 hours, causing serious casualties. The Japan Meteorological Agency called for caution against a strong earthquake of the same magnitude within a week. The Chinese Embassy in Japan reminds Chinese citizens to properly arrange their itineraries, avoid going to disaster-stricken areas, effectively raise their awareness of self-protection, and strengthen their own safety precautions. Pay close attention to earthquake dynamics, weather warnings, and disaster prevention information, follow prevention and evacuation instructions issued by the local government, and beware of aftershocks and secondary disasters. In case of an emergency, please call the police immediately and contact the Embassy or Consulate in Japan for help.

At 16:27 on July 28, an earthquake measuring 7.1 on the Richter scale occurred in Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan. More than 148 aftershocks occurred within 12 hours, causing serious casualties. The Japan Meteorological Agency called for caution against a strong earthquake of the same magnitude within a week. The Chinese Embassy in Japan reminds Chinese citizens to properly arrange their itineraries, avoid going to disaster-stricken areas, effectively raise their awareness of self-protection, and strengthen their own safety precautions. Pay close attention to earthquake dynamics, weather warnings, and disaster prevention information, follow prevention and evacuation instructions issued by the local government, and beware of aftershocks and secondary disasters. In case of an emergency, please call the police immediately and contact the Embassy or Consulate in Japan for help.