Week-long ‘megaquake’ preparedness campaign brought to an end in Japan

Officials from the Japan Meteorological Agency and cabinet office attend a press conference to announce the end of its week-long ‘megaquake’ drive (Kyodo News via AP/PA)

Government officials in Japan have ended a week-long information campaign urging caution and preparedness for a possible “megaquake” — an earthquake of magnitude eight or higher — striking the Pacific coast.

The announcement on Thursday came after no abnormal seismic activity was detected during the past week.