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Japan’s Ishikawa Prefecture was struck by a 5.9 magnitude earthquake early Monday, but authorities have not issued a tsunami warning, easing concerns for residents and officials. What Happened: NHK ... ( read original story ...)

which could be similar to the 2011 M 9.1 earthquake in Japan, underscore the importance of incorporating satellite data stream into the ShakeAlert System," Robert de Groot, a member of the USGS ShakeAlert operations team, said in a statement. The agency ... ( read original story ...)

A 5.8-magnitude earthquake was also reported in Japan on Sunday. The earthquake was centered in Anamizu at a depth of 4.8 kilometers (about three miles). A 6.3-magnitude earthquake was reported on the Prince Edward Island region on Friday (May 31 ... ( read original story ...)

“Future major offshore earthquakes in the Pacific Northwest, which could be similar to the 2011 M 9.1 earthquake in Japan, underscore the importance of incorporating satellite data stream into the ShakeAlert System.” The system uses a network of more ... ( read original story ...)

The improvements could mean that Californians, depending on where they are, would receive an earlier, more accurate estimate of magnitude before the earth starts shaking — say from a magnitude 7.8 earthquake. ( read original story ...)

New GPS sensors mean that people will get more rapid and accurate information about the severity of an earthquake. ( read original story ...)

WAJIMA, Japan >> A project to find new owners for recovered Wajima lacquerware is underway in areas affected by the Noto Peninsula earthquake on Jan. 1. A volunteer organization in Noto, Ishikawa prefecture, collects recovered lacquerware and gives them ... ( read original story ...)

Drone technology is now taking flight in disaster relief efforts in Japan. After the devastating Noto Peninsula Earthquake on New Year's Day, a large-scale drone operation quickly took shape. ( read original story ...)

We want to facilitate the response of local governments and residents in the event of a disaster,' digital transformation minister Taro Kono said. ( read original story ...)

EARTHQUAKES have struck a Japanese region for the second time this year, destroying five homes and leaving residents injured. A magnitude 5.9 temblor hit the northern top of the Noto Peninsula ... ( read original story ...)

Japanese hold a rally to protest against the discharge of nuclear-contaminated water into the sea. March 11, 2024, is the 13th anniversary of a massive earthquake and tsunami that hit the country's northern coasts. ZHU CHENXI/CHINA NEWS SERVICE The ... ( read original story ...)

The electric power sector has established a framework to streamline the dispatch of support personnel and facilitate mutual aid to cover restoration expenses. ( read original story ...)

Earthquakes have again struck Japan’s north-central region of Ishikawa that is still recovering from the destruction left by a powerful quake on Jan. 1 ... ( read original story ...)

Japan’s north-central region of Ishikawa was hit with an earthquake of 5.9 magnitude early morning on June 3, while the country was still recovering from the January 1 earthquake destruction. The Japan Meteorological Agency said that the northern top of ... ( read original story ...)

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW), citing initial data from its migrant workers office (MWO) in Japan, said no Filipino was reported injured following an earthquake that jolted the Noto Peninsula early Monday morning. ( read original story ...)

Earthquakes have hit part of Japan still recovering from a powerful tremor in January. No major damage was caused by the latest earthquakes in the north-central region of Ishikawa, which saw a magnitude 5.9 tremor followed minutes later by a 4.8 and ... ( read original story ...)