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The Japanese government has warned 723 municipalities in 30 prefectures about an 80 percent chance of a devastating earthquake in the Nankai Trench in the next 30 years, The Asahi Shimbun reports.

TOKYO: Japan has warned of a 70–80% chance of a magnitude 8–9 earthquake along the Nankai Trough within the next 30 years, which could trigger a devastating tsunami and widespread damage.

There have been no reports of damage however authorities have advised residents to prepare to move to safety if needed.

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MARK COLVIN: Japan is the most earthquake prone country on the face of the planet and overnight the Japanese got another sizeable shake. A tremor measuring 7.1 on the Richter scale jolted Tokyo.

An earthquake. Japan knows the risks well: Earthquakes, past and future, rarely stray far from the thoughts of Japanese. Entire government departments are dedicated to earthquake preparedness, ...