Almost two weeks after a magnitude 7.1 quake hit Japan’s southern main island of Kyushu, aid has been delivered and volunteers have gathered to help from other parts of the country. In Uki, one of the ... ( read original story ...)
Two weeks on from earthquake in Japan, volunteers gather to deliver aid
Almost two weeks after a magnitude 7.1 quake hit Japan’s southern main island of Kyushu, aid has been delivered and volunteers have gathered to help from other parts of the country. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s earthquake barely touched Honda’s closest factory. A plant 600 miles away still can’t build a Civic
Honda's factory in Ozu, Kumamoto, sits close enough to the epicenter of Japan's July 28 earthquake that it took a direct hit. It's already building again. Meanwhile, in Saitama, nearly 600 miles north ... ( read original story ...)
Earthquake shakes operating room mid-surgery in Japan
Footage captured an earthquake shaking an operating room at Kumamoto hospital mid-surgery on July 28. The U.S. Geological Survey said the earthquake in southern Japan measured at a magnitude of 6.8. ( read original story ...)
How Japan Reduced Deaths From a Major Quake
After deadly tremors a decade ago, Kumamoto built earthquake-resistant buildings and even trained locals in search and rescue. ( read original story ...)
How Japan Minimized Deaths from a Major Quake
After deadly tremors a decade ago, Kumamoto built earthquake-resistant buildings and even trained locals in search and rescue. ( read original story ...)
Claims of ‘man-made earthquake’ spread online after Japan disaster
Claims of ‘man-made earthquake’ take over Japanese internet after Kumamoto disaster kills 38 - Social media posts claim tremor came from an explosion or deny that it happened at all ... ( read original story ...)
Japan earthquake update: Sanae Takaichi’s government to provide 24 billion yen package for earthquake relief in Kumamoto; evacuation orders to remain
India, Aug. 5 -- The cabinet of Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi approved the allocation of 24.2 billion yen (~$153 million USD) from the fiscal 2026 general reserve for recovery and relief efforts in the Kumamoto prefecture in Kyushu Island, ( read original story ...)
Japan earthquake disrupts auto, parts production
The powerful earthquake that struck Japan's southern island of Kyushu has disrupted a number of manufacturing operations in the region, including production of vehicles and components at the country's ... ( read original story ...)
Earthquake in Japan caused buildings to collapse as dozens reportedly injured
Nearly 20% of global earthquakes measuring 6.0 or higher occur in Japan. Since 2011, when a 9.0-magnitude earthquake and tsunami triggered meltdowns at three reactors at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant, Japan has significantly strengthened its earthquake warning systems and evacuation protocols. ( read original story ...)
Volunteers from northeastern Japan prepare warm meal in quake-hit Kumamoto
Volunteers from northeastern Japan have brought relief supplies and prepared a warm meal for people sheltering in Yatsushiro City following Tuesday's powerful quake in Kumamoto Prefecture. It was to show gratitude for help provided in the wake of the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake. ( read original story ...)
Japan earthquake death toll rises to 34 as evacuees battle sweltering heat
The quake caused widespread damage to houses and power lines across Kumamoto prefecture The number of people who have died after a powerful earthquake hit southwestern Japan has risen to 34, ... ( read original story ...)
Japan earthquake death toll climbs to at least 25 as hopes wane for more rescues
The Kumamoto prefectural government said the powerful earthquake that hit southwestern Japan earlier this week has now killed at least 25 people, although the true death toll was likely higher. ( read original story ...)
Japan earthquake death toll hits 18 as teams race to find people missing in damaged mall and paper factory
The powerful earthquake that rocked southern Japan has killed at least 18 people and more remain missing in a damaged shopping mall and a paper factory. ( read original story ...)
13 dead in Japan earthquake amid search at collapsed mall
The earthquake struck the afternoon of July 28, toppling homes and roads and prompting an explosion in a shopping mall. ( read original story ...)
Tracking the impact of the Japan earthquake in maps and charts
A powerful 6.8 magnitude earthquake struck Japan’s southern Kumamoto prefecture on Tuesday morning, causing damage to buildings and numerous injuries and deaths. ( read original story ...)