A recent tremor of magnitude 4 hit the Amami region in Japan. According to the authorities, there's no tsunami warning following this inland seismic activity. The quake occurred at a shallow depth, and there are no immediate reports of major damage or injuries. It's a reminder of Japan's vulnerability to earthquakes, stressing the importance of emergency preparedness.

Earthquakes are a significant, regular concern for the populace and government in Japan due to the nation's geographical position in the Pacific "Ring of Fire." The public and the government put significant emphasis on regular drills, strong building codes, and efficient early warning systems for earthquakes and tsunamis. Any seismic activity immediately draws attention and drives people to ensure their safety and the safety of their loved ones.

Unlike Japan, earthquakes don't frequently affect the US and EU as a whole. However, like Japan, regions in the US and EU that do experience frequent seismic activity, such as California in the US and Italy in the EU, have developed robust emergency procedures, early warning systems, and building codes to mitigate the potential damage of earthquakes.