Chance of M8-M9 Nankai Trough Earthquake Hitting Japan in 30 Yrs Raised to ‘Around 80％’; Head of Earthquake Panel Urges Public to ‘Stay Alert’

The probability of a magnitude-8 to 9 earthquake occurring in the Nankai Trough in the next 30 years has been raised from “70% to 80%” to “around 80%,” according to a report released Wednesday by the government’s Earthquake Research Committee.