Experts say tremors of the same magnitude as Thursday’s quake could occur for a week

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An expert warns that tremors of a similar magnitude as a 5.2-magnitude earthquake in Chiba Prefecture early Thursday could occur for about a week.

Professor Satake Kenji at the University of Tokyo Earthquake Research Institute spoke to NHK.

He noted that the Pacific Plate to the east and the Philippine Sea Plate to the south are moving toward the Kantō region, which includes Tokyo. He said the area tends to see frequent seismic activity as a result.

Satake said he believes the quake this time was most likely caused by the movement of the Philippine sea plate, and such earthquakes often occur in the region.

The professor said that earthquakes of similar strength could hit the Kantō region for about a week.

He called on the population to remain alert to the possibility of strong earthquakes.

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