ProP biz Earthquake Alert Service Responds to Iwate Prefecture Tremor

On June 25, at approximately 7:30 AM, Iwate Prefecture was the epicenter of a powerful earthquake that reached a maximum seismic intensity of 6+ in Hashikami Town, Aomori Prefecture. The tremor was felt across northern Honshu and even as far as the Izu Islands, where intensities between 6- and 1 were recorded. Our thoughts are with those affected by this natural disaster.

In the aftermath of this earthquake, residents in areas that experienced stronger shaking should remain vigilant for aftershocks registering a maximum intensity of 5- in the week following the main earthquake. There is also a potential for more intense earthquakes to occur in the near future, necessitating cautious monitoring of seismic activity.

ProP biz Earthquake Alert Service

Nankai Electric Co., headquartered in Osaka, provides the ProP biz emergency earthquake alert service aimed at helping organizations and facilities prepare for seismic threats. This service delivers alerts ahead of the seismic waves’ arrival, allowing time to take lifesaving actions immediately. More details can be found on the ProP biz website.

Receiving Alerts Safely

The ProP biz service has been designed to evaluate alert data based on the location's geophysical properties, including latitude, longitude, and surface ground amplification rates, which helps in estimating seismic intensity and time until shaking impacts the area. The closer a facility is to the earthquake's epicenter, the shorter the warning time tends to be, but even brief notices can trigger automated safety measures in response.

Long-period Ground Motion Alerts

This earthquake also highlighted the significance of Long-period Ground Motion classifications, as seen during the Great East Japan Earthquake, where skyscrapers experienced prolonged shaking. Such movements present risks, including potential tipping or falling of furniture. For enhanced safety, ProP biz calculates the Long-period Ground Motion level and its potential impact on nearby structures, ensuring facilities are equipped to respond effectively.

Utilizing Technology for Safety

ProP biz has a proactive approach to safety by allowing emergency systems such as elevators to receive notifications. This feature can help prevent passengers from becoming trapped by stopping elevators at the nearest floor before significant shaking hits, facilitating quicker evacuation under safe conditions.

A Commitment to Protection

The essence of our service is embodied in our name, ProP biz, representing “Protect People.” Natural disasters can strike without warning, and Nankai Electric remains steadfast in our mission to support the safety of communities across Japan with our advanced alert technologies and constant monitoring, available 24/7.

For more information or to contact our regional disaster prevention offices, please reach out via:

- Eastern Japan Disaster Prevention Team: 03-6757-1050
- Western Japan Disaster Prevention Team: 06-4967-6181
- Online inquiries: ProP biz Inquiry Form
- Company website: Nankai Electric Co.