We had an earthquake in NZ today. It felt like about 4 on the Richter Scale. Nothing really. I shudder more than that when I've had a few NZ beers. It occurred for about 2 seconds. We get to experience similar strength earthquakes about 4 times a year I guess.
There is really no comparison to Japan when it comes to seismic intensity. Based on similar frequency, I'd expect to experience a few 'heaves' and 'rolling' motions. Tokyo is the worst because of its position on a large sedimentary plain which exacerbates the intensity of earthquakes. Earthquakes there tend to persist far longer as well. Over 30 seconds is common, and often there are several together.
There is really no comparison to Japan when it comes to seismic intensity. Based on similar frequency, I'd expect to experience a few 'heaves' and 'rolling' motions. Tokyo is the worst because of its position on a large sedimentary plain which exacerbates the intensity of earthquakes. Earthquakes there tend to persist far longer as well. Over 30 seconds is common, and often there are several together.
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