2007 Noto Earthquake - Other

Other

• Since Toyama Prefecture had no damaging earthquakes for 116 years since the 1891 Mino-Owari earthquake, most residents commonly believed that no earthquakes ever occurred in that area.

• About 6 months after the earthquake, rumors spread for a little while within the 13–18 year old range of the residents of Toyama Prefecture that a massive earthquake would occur in Toyama Prefecture.

• An athletics competition that was to be held in Wajima was cancelled after the earthquake.