緊急地震速報が出る
kinkyū jishin sokuhō ga deruA public alert system in Japan that provides advance notice of an imminent earthquake.
緊急地震速報が出た直後、机の下に隠れた。
I took cover under the desk immediately after the earthquake early warning was issued.
テレビで緊急地震速報の音が流れた。
The earthquake early warning sound played on TV.
The system detects P-waves (primary waves) and estimates the intensity and arrival time of S-waves (secondary waves), giving seconds to tens of seconds of warning.
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💡Pro Tip
Distinguishing from similar phrases
Do not confuse 緊急地震速報 (earthquake early warning) with 地震速報 (earthquake report), which is a general term for earthquake information without the advance warning feature.
⚡Gold Rule
When to use this phrase
Use this phrase when referring to the official, government-issued alert system in Japan. It is not used for informal or personal earthquake warnings.
📖Word Origin
The phrase combines: 緊急 (kinkyū, 'urgent'), 地震 (jishin, 'earthquake'), 速報 (sokuhō, 'rapid report'). The system was introduced by the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) in 2007.
📝Usage Notes
This phrase is typically used in official announcements, news reports, or public safety contexts. It is not used for personal predictions or informal warnings.