According to a report by the Japan Broadcasting Association, the Japan Meteorological Agency explained at a press conference held for the second time on the afternoon of October 16 that day that day that a 9.9 magnitude earthquake had occurred and issued a corresponding warning, possibly due to an error in estimating the location of the epicenter.

According to a report by the Japan Broadcasting Association, the Japan Meteorological Agency explained at a press conference held for the second time on the afternoon of October 16 that day that day that a 9.9 magnitude earthquake had occurred and issued a corresponding warning, possibly due to an error in estimating the location of the epicenter.