Two strong earthquakes struck Japan Tuesday at magnitudes of 5.4 and 4.7, according to data from the United States Geological Survey ( USGS ). The first quake struck in the Pacific Ocean about 80 ... ( read original story ...)
Strong earthquake strikes Kyushu region of western Japan
A strong earthquake has struck the Kyushu region of western Japan. The Japan Meteorological Agency says the magnitude 5.7 quake occurred in Kumamoto Prefecture, and had an intensity of upper 5 on the ... ( read original story ...)
Strong quake hits Kumamoto Pref. in southwest Japan; no tsunami warning
An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.7 hit Kumamoto Prefecture in southwestern Japan on Tuesday, but no tsunami warning wa ... ( read original story ...)
5.5-magnitude earthquake strikes Japan’s Kyushu
The quake’s epicenter was located at a depth of 10.0 km, initially determined to be at 33.01 degrees north latitude and 131.01 degrees east ... ( read original story ...)
When are we due for a giant earthquake? Scientists weigh in
Their whole life, producer Hannah Chinn has known about the Big One: a massive earthquake forecasted to hit the West Coast. Scientists say it’ll destroy buildings, collapse bridges, flood coastal ... ( read original story ...)
Japan issues tsunami warning after 6.7 magnitude earthquake
Japanese authorities issued a tsunami alert for the northeast of the country on Sunday after a magnitude 6.7 earthquake was recorded in the Pacific Ocean, close to the country. ( read original story ...)
Strong 6.9-magnitude quake hits northern Japan, tsunami advisory cancelled
The quake that hit northern Japan on Sunday caused temporary power outages and train delays. No injuries or damage were reported, and a tsunami advisory was cancelled.View on euronews ... ( read original story ...)
Dozens of earthquakes rattle Japan after tsunami warning canceled
A 6.8 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Japan's Iwate Prefecture at 5:03 p.m. local time on Sunday. ( read original story ...)
Aside From Super Typhoon Uwan, Recent Japan Earthquake Brings Tsunami Fears to the Philippines – How Likely Will This Happen?
After super typhoon Uwan, Filipinos are worried about the possibility of a tsunami after a magnitude 6.9 earthquake in Japan. ( read original story ...)
Japanese smart city offers residents quake, privacy protection
Digital tools launched in a Japanese smart city that can send disaster alerts to safeguard residents are part of an optional technology push aiming to overcome social and economic challenges, while also allaying privacy fears. ( read original story ...)
Powerful earthquake rattles northern Japan, tsunami advisory lifted after 3 hours
Northeastern Japan is prone to earthquakes, including a triple disaster of a quake, tsunami and a nuclear meltdown in Fukushima, just south of Iwate, in March 2011, that killed nearly 20,000 people, ... ( read original story ...)
Tsunami advisory issued as strong earthquake strikes off Japanese coast
The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) issued a tsunami advisory for parts of the country’s eastern coastline on Sunday after an earthquake was detected in the Pacific Ocean. The agency and the U.S. ( read original story ...)
Tsunami advisory issued for Iwate following magnitude 6.7 quake
A tsunami advisory was issued for Iwate Prefecture following a magnitude 6.7 earthquake that struck off the coast on Sunday evening, measuring a 4 on Japan’s seismic intensity scale. Waves of up to 1 ... ( read original story ...)
Japan issues tsunami alert after 6.7-magnitude earthquake
The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) warned that this seismic activity could generate a tsunami of up to one meter (three feet) high ... ( read original story ...)
6.7-magnitude earthquake triggers tsunami warning in Northern Japan
Tokyo: Japan issued a tsunami advisory Sunday after an offshore 6.7-magnitude earthquake struck a northern Pacific region. The quake struck around 5:03 pm (0803 GMT) in waters off Iwate, prompting the ... ( read original story ...)
Powerful earthquake strikes off the coast of Japan, tsunami advisory issued
TOKYO (AP) — Japan Meteorological Agency says a powerful earthquake occurred off the northern Japanese coast Sunday, and a tsunami advisory has been issued. The JMA said that the earthquake with a ... ( read original story ...)