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緊急地震速報が出た直後、机の下に隠れた。
Immediately after the earthquake early warning, I hid under the desk.
The moment right after an earthquake early warning system issues an alert.
緊急地震速報が出た直後は、まず机の下に隠れるようにしましょう。
Immediately after an earthquake early warning is issued, you should first take cover under a desk.
緊急地震速報が出た直後、地震が来る前に安全な場所に移動してください。
Right after the earthquake early warning is given, move to a safe place before the quake hits.
This phrase is commonly used in Japan where earthquake early warning systems are widespread. The system detects initial tremors and alerts people seconds before the main shaking arrives.
Japan's Earthquake Early Warning (EEW) system detects the first tremors (P-waves) and issues alerts before the more damaging S-waves arrive. The alert gives precious seconds to take cover or evacuate.
After hearing an earthquake early warning, act immediately. The alert provides only a few seconds to respond—drop, cover, and hold on.
The phrase combines three Japanese terms: 緊急 (kinkyū, 'emergency'), 地震 (jishin, 'earthquake'), and 速報 (sokuhō, 'early report'). 直後 (chokugo) means 'immediately after'. The term reflects Japan's advanced earthquake monitoring systems.
This phrase is typically used in formal or instructional contexts, such as public safety announcements, disaster preparedness guides, or news reports. It is not commonly used in casual conversation.