Earthquake of magnitude of 6.4 jolts southern Japan

An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.4 jolted southern Japan early on Saturday morning (Friday in UAE), broadcaster NHK reported. The epicentre of the earthquake was off the coast of Kyushu ... ( read original story ...)

Keeping Memories of the Earthquake Alive

January 17 marks the 27th anniversary of the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake. The Magnitude 7.3 quake struck Hyogo Prefecture and surrounding areas in western Japan and left more than 6,400 people dead ... ( read original story ...)

Japan marks Kobe earthquake anniversary

Japan on Monday commemorated the 27th anniversary of the Kobe earthquake which killed 6,434 people in 1995. A massive 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit the western Japanese city of Kobe bringing disaster ... ( read original story ...)