Russia is on tsunami alert after a huge magnitude 6.5 earthquake struck off the coast of Japan. A map shared online by the Northwest Pacific Tsunami Advisory Centre of Japan Meteorological Agency ... ( read original story ...)
Two back-to-back earthquakes of magnitudes 6.5, 5.0 strike near Japan’s Kuril Islands
The first tremor of magnitude 6.5 struck near the Kuril Islands at 2:45 pm and the second took place at 3:07 pm. No damage or casualties have been reported as of now. ( read original story ...)
Two earthquakes of magnitude 6.3, 5.0 strike near Japan coast in quick succession
Two earthquakes of magnitude 6.3, 5.0 strike near Japan coast in quick succession ... ( read original story ...)
Researchers find huge cliff near epicenter of 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake
A group of international researchers including Japanese professors says it found a huge cliff in deep waters near the epicenter of the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake. ( read original story ...)
5.0-magnitude quake hits Hokkaido, Japan Region — GFZ
An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.0 jolted Hokkaido, Japan Region at 2253 GMT on Tuesday, the GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences said. The epicenter, with a depth of 65.5 km, was initially ... ( read original story ...)
Sightseeing train with ‘kotatsu’ heated tables delights passengers in northeastern Japan
A train equipped with "kotatsu" heated tables has begun operating this season on a rail line running along the coast of the northeastern Ja･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
1st LD Writethru: 5.1-magnitude quake hits Southeast of Honshu, Japan — GFZ
BEIJING, Dec. 23 (Xinhua) -- An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.1 jolted Southeast of Honshu, Japan at 0837 GMT on Saturday, the GFZ German Research Center for Geosciences said. The epicenter, with a ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s former Emperor Akihito turns 90, continues to reflect on war
Japan's former Emperor Akihito turned 90 on Saturday, after having spent another peaceful year with his wife, former Empress Michiko ... ( read original story ...)
5.0-magnitude quake hits Near East Coast of Honshu, Japan — GFZ
BEIJING, Dec. 22 (Xinhua) -- An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.0 jolted Near East Coast of Honshu, Japan at 0146 GMT on Friday, the GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences said. The epicenter, ... ( read original story ...)
5.1-magnitude quake hits 48 km ESE of Ōhara, Japan: USGS
NEW YORK, Dec. 21 (Xinhua) -- An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.1 jolted 48 km ESE of Ōhara, Japan, at 20:45:22 GMT on Thursday, the U.S. Geological Survey said. The epicenter, with a depth of 10.0 ... ( read original story ...)
Indonesian, Japanese students share disaster experiences
People in Indonesia's Aceh Province have welcomed students from northern Japan to share their experiences dealing with earthquakes and tsunamis. Both regions have suffered from massive disasters in ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to provide $139.3M in financing for Türkiye’s quake-hit SMEs
Japan International Cooperation Agency, Türkiye's Small and Medium Enterprises Development Organization sign loan deal for quake recovery, says minister - Anadolu Ajansı ... ( read original story ...)
1st LD Writethru: 5.2-magnitude quake hits Volcano Islands, Japan Region — GFZ
BEIJING, Dec. 13 (Xinhua) -- An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.2 jolted Volcano Islands, Japan Region at 0640 GMT on Wednesday, the GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences said. The epicenter, ... ( read original story ...)
Japan wants to cut carbon. But one of the world’s worst nuclear accidents is making it harder
A quarter-mile inland from the eastern Japanese coastline, a sprawling complex of solar panels, robotic lawnmowers and the world's largest hydrogen power plant stands as a monument to the country's ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s strong earthquakes stem from a deep-seated origin
Throughout the previous half-century, Japan has experienced a series of highly powerful earthquakes, the most memorable of which struck in 2008 and 2011. These earthquakes, registering between seven ... ( read original story ...)
Underwater volcano riding a sinking tectonic plate may have unleashed major earthquakes in Japan
A seamount sitting on a subducting tectonic plate off the coast of Japan and plowing its way into Earth's mantle may be at the root of several magnitude 7 earthquakes in the past 40 years. ( read original story ...)