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Wednesday, 1 June
People in the way past believed a giant catfish in mud under the earth caused earthquakes. At 19:50 today, an earthquake hit the Tokyo area. I live on the land of earthquakes. I don't usually care about mild earthquakes. You could usually tell for a second or so that an earthquake starts hitting because it gradually comes and becomes bigger as if it is like a series of waves. You could brace yourself if you are used to earthquakes... This time, it was different. It was rather intense as the big first wave came out of nowhere. It was really surprising. Whew. It's said the major earthquake like the one hit the Kansai Area in 1999 would happen here in Tokyo some time soon. Well, it's actually been said for more than 20 years. I am not looking forward to it. By the way, my apartment building is tall and "Earthquake resistant". That's why the building itself swings back and forth a little during aftershocks to absorb the power. It's like experiencing seasickness without riding a boat... And I am on the 14th floor. ew... The captured image is an earthquake report. it's not as big as I thought it would be but hit the Tokyo central area right there. Whew. Now off to drinking. :-)Update@0:18a.m. on 2nd of June: Okay, I guess I felt another one several minutes ago. So that will be five earthquakes tonight? It's so rare that we have this many in several hours. Off to bed.
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How strong was the quake?
Posted by: Sven at June 2, 2005 01:12 AM
Hey Sven,
3.5-4.0 magnitude earthquakes so far. Nothing serious. But the way they happened was so unusual. It's kinda interesting. It's like a car hit the building war all of the sudden. good night!
Posted by: Shigeki at June 2, 2005 01:23 AM
Hope you slept unrocked - I'v never felt a quake, so it's hard to imagine what it's like. Be safe!
Posted by: Sven at June 2, 2005 08:44 AM
It's very thoughtful. Thank you. I am still alive. The earthquakes repeatedly hitting Tokyo yesterday were rather mild. I was able to sleep as usual. It's best you never experience these. :-)
Posted by: Shigeki at June 2, 2005 10:48 AM