Shallow M5.9 earthquake hits off the coast of Honshu, Japan

A strong and shallow earthquake registered by the JMA as M5.9 hit off the east coast of Honshu, Japan at 16:37 UTC on September 20, 2017 (01:37 JST, September 21). The agency is reporting a depth of 10 km (6.2 miles). USGS is reporting M6.1 at a depth of ... ( read original story ...)

Japan Earthquake & Tsunami of 2011: Facts and Information

This isn't likely to happen on the East Coast, but it could. This is an aerial view of damage to Sukuiso, Japan, a week after the earthquake and subsequent tsunami devastated the area in March, 2011. Credit: Dylan McCord. U.S. Navy On March 11, 2011, a ... ( read original story ...)

Japan Earthquake: 5.3 quake hits shortly after Mexico disaster

The 5.3 tremor struck the region of Akita, in the north west of the counrty. According to the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA), the earthquake took place 10 kilometres beneath the surface at around 10.20PM local time. According to local media outlet NHK ... ( read original story ...)

Deep M6.1 earthquake hits Bonin Islands, Japan region

A deep earthquake registered by the JMA as M6.1 hit Bonin Islands, Japan at 17:26 UTC on September 7, 2017. The agency is reporting a depth of 460 km (285.8 miles). USGS is reporting the same magnitude and depth. According to the USGS, the epicenter was ... ( read original story ...)

Chinese victims of 1923 earthquake massacre commemorated in Japan

People mourn for Chinese victims of 1923 earthquake massacre during a ceremony in Tokyo, Japan, Sept. 4, 2017. Nearly 100 people attended a ceremony on Monday to commemorate the Chinese victims of a massacre in which over 6,000 Koreans and 700 Chinese were ... ( read original story ...)