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Additional information collected about the earthquake may also prompt U.S.G.S. scientists to update the shake-severity map. Aftershocks can occur days, weeks or even years after the first earthquake.

Don’t worry: It’s general enough to apply to the rest of Japan. But for busy people, here’s a summary of things you should know about what to do before, during and after an earthquake in Japan.