Tag: earthquake

At approximately 4:10 p.m. on January 1, 2024, the Noto region of Ishikawa Prefecture in Japan was hit by a large earthquake with a moment magnitude (Mw) of 7.5. This earthquake, known as the 2024 ... ( read original story ...)

Thousands of people are still displaced following an earthquake in Ishikawa prefecture in Japan on Jan. 1. The epicenter of the quake was on the Noto Peninsula, an area known for its deep traditions, ... ( read original story ...)

Suzu City in central Japan's Ishikawa Prefecture plans to dismantle a facility that was featured at an international art festival. The structure was damaged by a powerful earthquake on New Year's Day. ( read original story ...)

Renowned Japanese author Haruki Murakami expressed joy with how several of his short stories were adapted in American director Pierre Földes’ animated film “Blind Willow, Sleeping Woman”, adding he wanted to see future interpretations of his work with ( read original story ...)

Residents of the Noto Peninsula in central Japan have been witnessing a curious surge in tourists, a mere five months after the region was severely damaged by a major earthquake. While some see the boost in tourism as a positive -- a way for people to grasp the reality ( read original story ...)

A confectionary shop in a Japanese city devastated by the New Year's Day earthquake is offering a special jelly for Father's Day. Evacuees are snapping up the gelatin desserts to celebrate the occasion. ( read original story ...)

Japan has been hit by a powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake, prompting the issuance of tsunami warnings and evacuation orders for nearly 100,000 residents. The tremors struck the Ishikawa region and other areas nearby, resulting in the strongest quake the ... ( read original story ...)

A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck near Buan, North Jeolla Province, shaking the entire region on the morning of June 12. The quake was the strongest detected in South Korea this year and the first time an earthquake with a magnitude of 4. ( read original story ...)

Human lives are currently at stake as reports suggest that an underwater fault line in the Pacific Ocean can create a megaquake along the west coast region, putting almost 10,000 US residents at risk. ( read original story ...)

Japan is prone to earthquakes, tsunami and typhoons–and has a rich history of resilience and innovation in disaster-risk reduction. During my visit, I delved into various aspects of their approach, from economic development and land-adjustment strategies ... ( read original story ...)

Hiroshi Tamon, a deaf Japanese civil rights lawyer, was elected Tuesday to serve as an independent expert on the U.N. Committee on ( read original story ...)

A 4.8 magnitude earthquake struck in southwest South Korea Wednesday, the country’s weather agency said, with witnesses reporting a “thunderous ( read original story ...)

A map has shown an underwater fault line that could trigger a catastrophic earthquake that could cause a 100ft tsunami with an estimated death toll of 10,000 people. Should the West Coast fault line ... ( read original story ...)

Experts on red alert for mega-earthquake off the US coast An underwater fault line along the US West Coast could trigger a megaquake that  would be more devastating than California's 'Big One,' a new study suggests. ( read original story ...)

Earthquakes create a potent threat even in places that are well prepared — and they’ve proven catastrophic in places that aren’t. One of the deadliest disasters of the 21st century is the January 12, ( read original story ...)

Japan's GDP shrank 0.5% q/q in Q1 of 2024, matching flash data while reversing from an upwardly revised 0.1% growth in Q4.  The Japanese economy contracted 1.8% on an annualized basis in Q1 of 2024, compared with a preliminary reading of a 2. ( read original story ...)