A light earthquake magnitude 4.3 (ml/mb) has occurred on Wednesday, 145 km SSE of Itoman, Japan (90 miles). Event ids that are associated to the earthquake: us70003ftf. Id of event: us70003ftf. A ... ( read original story ...)
Light earthquake 4.1 mag, 207 km SW of Hachijo-jima, Japan
A light earthquake with magnitude 4.1 (ml/mb) was detected on Friday, 207 km SW of Hachijo-jima, Japan (129 miles). The epicenter was at a depth of 388.55 km (241 miles). Event id: us70003g5u. Ids ... ( read original story ...)
Science retracts report on deadly Kumamoto earthquake
Here’s today’s retraction notice: The November 2018 Science Report, “Coseismic rupturing stopped by Aso volcano during the 2016 Mw 7.1 Kumamoto earthquake, Japan” presented evidence that the 2016 Mw 7 ... ( read original story ...)
Japan switches from Heisei to new Reiwa era, but old cultural and political faultlines remain
Japan is making much fuss, including an unprecedented 10 consecutive ... He has shown himself as a caring father figure: In tough times, after a volcanic eruption, or earthquake, or nuclear meltdown, ... ( read original story ...)
Emperor Akihito Abdicates, and a New Era Arrives in Japan
While the role is chiefly ceremonial, the departing emperor acted as the nation’s chief consoler during times of disaster, such as the 2011 earthquake and tsunami, and sought to make amends throughout ... ( read original story ...)
Emperor Akihito, Who Gave Japan’s Monarchy a Human Face, Abdicates Throne
Akihito and Michiko traveled across Japan, and were a consoling presence particularly after disasters. They visited the Kobe region after the 1995 earthquake that killed close to 6,500 people, ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Emperor to Step Down in First Abdication for Two Centuries
How Japan’s First Abdication in 202 Years Will Work Japan became the developed world’s fastest-aging country during his reign and it managed disasters that included the 1995 earthquake that devastated ... ( read original story ...)
Abdication of Japan’s Emperor, Who Put a Human Face on the Monarchy
Akihito and Michiko traveled across Japan, and were a consoling presence particularly after disasters. They visited the Kobe region after the 1995 earthquake that killed close to 6,500 people, ... ( read original story ...)
How the Japanese get kids emergency ready for any disaster
What are the activities? Here are three that show you how the Japanese prep their kids to handle emergencies. 1. Extinguish the fire. When a major earthquake strikes, it may cause damage to ... ( read original story ...)
Magnitude-5.6 earthquake jolts Japan, no tsunami warning issued
An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.6 struck Japan's northernmost Hokkaido prefecture on Sunday, the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) said. According to the JMA, the earthquake, which ... ( read original story ...)
5.6-magnitude earthquake hits Japan
Tokyo, April 28 (IANS) An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.6 struck Japan’s northernmost Hokkaido prefecture on Sunday, the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) said. According to the JMA, ... ( read original story ...)
Light earthquake, 4.5 mag strikes near Nago in Japan
A light earthquake magnitude 4.5 (ml/mb) strikes 153 km ESE of Nago, Japan (95 miles) on Sunday. The temblor was detected at 12:23:14 / 12:23 pm (local time epicenter). Exact location of event, depth ... ( read original story ...)
Light earthquake: M4 quake has struck near Chichi-shima in Japan
A light earthquake magnitude 4 (ml/mb) has struck on Sunday, 178 km WSW of Chichi-shima, Japan (111 miles). Exact location of event, longitude 140.5687 East, latitude 26.4497 North, depth = 403.11 km. ... ( read original story ...)
Light earthquake, 4.5 mag was detected near Nago in Japan
A light earthquake magnitude 4.5 (ml/mb) has struck on Tuesday, 75 kilometers (47 miles) from Nago in Japan. The 4.5-magnitude earthquake was detected at 18:19:08 / 6:19 pm (local time epicenter). The ... ( read original story ...)
Light earthquake 4.7 mag, 224 km SSE of Hachijo-jima, Japan
A light earthquake magnitude 4.7 (ml/mb) has occurred on Tuesday, 224 km SSE of Hachijo-jima, Japan (139 miles). Global time and date of event 22/04/19 / 2019-04-22 16:00:35 / April 22, 2019 @ 4:00 pm ... ( read original story ...)
Moderate earthquake 5.4 mag, off the east coast of Honshu, Japan
A moderate earthquake magnitude 5.4 (ml/mb) strikes off the east coast of Honshu, Japan (0 miles) on Monday. Global time and date of event 22/04/19 / 2019-04-22 17:45:19 / April 22, 2019 @ 5:45 pm UTC ... ( read original story ...)