(On the damage caused by the earthquake off the coast of Fukushima Prefecture)
There is no concern over tsunami resulting from the earthquake that occurred yesterday. Also, no abnormalities have been reported by any of the nuclear facilities. Everything has been reported as normal. While we are still working to confirm losses of life and injuries, as of right now there have been no major cases reported.

We will continue to respond unfailingly, putting human lives first. Furthermore, I will convene a ministerial meeting from 9 AM this morning and receive updates. Based on that, we will respond to the situation even more thoroughly.

(On the Prime Minister's message to the residents and citizens in the areas where the shaking had been violent)
Since it is late at night, at any rate, I ask everyone not to head out and to also prepare for aftershocks