u/Previous-Row6231

I just experienced an earthquake alert for the first time in my life. I recently moved to Kyoto, Japan, and it honestly scared me. The alarm went off, but I didn’t actually feel any shaking, so I wasn’t sure what I was supposed to do (like, should I go outside or stay inside?).

It made me realize I have no idea how to react in these situations. How can you tell if it’s a real emergency or just a warning? And what are you actually supposed to do when you get an earthquake alert?

Any advice would really help 🙏