5.8 Magnitude Earthquake Reported

A 5.8-magnitude earthquake struck Japan on Sunday (June 2), according to the United States Geological Survey. The earthquake was centered in Anamizu at a depth of 4.8 kilometers (about three miles). ( read original story ...)

M5.9 earthquake hits Ishikawa Pref.

The Japan Meteorological Agency says an earthquake with a magnitude of 5.9 has hit Ishikawa Prefecture. Authorities say there is no threat of tsunami. The agency says the quake struck at around 6:31 a ... ( read original story ...)

Earthquake hits Japan’s Ishikawa prefecture

TOKYO, June 3 (Reuters) - An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.9 hit Japan's Ishikawa prefecture on Monday, the Japan Meteorological Agency said. No tsunami warning was issued after the ... ( read original story ...)

Japan vs Mexico in Numbers

As part of our "Japan in Focus" week, we do a Mexico and Japan data comparison, from demographics to GDP to legislatures to earthquakes. ( read original story ...)

Holes poked in Mount Fuji barrier, Japan town says

A Japanese town that mounted a huge barrier to deter unruly tourists from taking photos of Mount Fuji said Tuesday that around 10 small holes have already been poked in the mesh screen. The barrier ... ( read original story ...)

6.6 Magnitude Earthquake Reported

A 6.6-magnitude earthquake struck Tonga on Sunday (May 26), according to the United States Geological Survey. The natural disaster was centered in Fangale'ounga at a depth of 112.2 kilometers (about 70 miles). The USGS said there were five reports of residents having felt the earthquake at the time of publication on Sunday. ( read original ...