Around 10:06 AM on Wednesday, April 1st, an earthquake with a maximum seismic intensity of 5 lower occurred, with its epicenter in southern Ibaraki Prefecture. A seismic intensity of 5 lower was observed in Moka City, Tochigi Prefecture, and intensities of 4 to 1 were observed from the Tohoku region to the Chubu region. We extend our heartfelt sympathies to all those affected by the disaster.

Furthermore, in areas that experienced strong shaking, please be aware of earthquakes with a maximum seismic intensity of 5 lower for about one week after the initial earthquake, and also note the possibility of even stronger earthquakes occurring. Please pay attention to future seismic activity.

*Japan Meteorological Agency HP: https://www.jma.go.jp/jma/press/2604/01a/202604011115.html

Nankai Densetsu Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture; Representative Director and President: Ryohei Omae; hereinafter, Nankai Densetsu) provides the emergency earthquake warning distribution service 'ProP biz' (hereinafter, 'ProP biz service'), which helps companies and facilities with disaster prevention measures by delivering predictive information before seismic tremors arrive.

*ProP biz HP here: https://propbiz.jp/

We would like to inform you about the delivery status of our service in regions close to the epicenter of the recent earthquake.

*The lead time in seconds is an estimated value of the receiving terminal. There may be a difference from the actual shaking.

Reference material: Created by processing the Japan Meteorological Agency announcement "Regarding the earthquake in southern Ibaraki Prefecture around 10:06 AM on April 1, Reiwa 8" (https://www.jma.go.jp/jma/press/2604/01a/kaisetsu202604011115.pdf)

While the lead time in seconds for companies near the epicenter is short, it can be seen that the lead time increases as the distance from the epicenter increases. Furthermore, even for a short period, automatic control of equipment is possible using the contact output function of the receiving terminal.

Click here for a reception demo during an earthquake (please note that actual audio will play):

https://propbiz.jp/wp-content/themes/nankai/video/index/demo.mp4

The 'ProP biz service' provided by Nankai Densetsu Co., Ltd. is utilized in factories, warehouses, schools, office buildings, and commercial facilities. It helps ensure people's safety by issuing warnings with sound and light before strong shaking arrives, and by automatically controlling equipment, serving as a disaster risk management tool.

Why is "automatic control" necessary: Preparing for foreseeable risks, especially at the start of the fiscal year

This earthquake occurred on "the morning of April 1st," when many companies were holding entrance ceremonies and new fiscal year kick-offs. In unfamiliar environments for new employees or in workplaces immediately after organizational changes, the risk of delays in manual evacuation guidance and equipment shutdown is predicted to be extremely high.

ProP biz calculates "estimated seismic intensity" and "lead time in seconds" based on early earthquake warnings from the Japan Meteorological Agency, tailored to the latitude, longitude, and ground characteristics of each facility, and automatically controls equipment before shaking arrives.

Initial response without human intervention protects lives and businesses

Our service name 'ProP biz' embodies the strong desire to "Protect People." Earthquakes strike regardless of time or place. Nankai Densetsu continues to support the safety of facilities nationwide and the people who spend time there, through advanced distribution technology and a 24/7 monitoring system.

Contact for inquiries about the emergency earthquake warning distribution service

Nankai Densetsu Co., Ltd. ・East Japan Disaster Prevention Sales Department: 03-6757-1050

・West Japan Disaster Prevention Sales Department: 06-4967-6181

Inquiries from the website: https://propbiz.jp/form/

Nankai Densetsu website: https://propbiz.jp/

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