A magnitude 7.1 earthquake was detected off Japan's southern coast, triggering a tsunami advisory. The Japan Meteorological Agency said tsunami waves of up to 1.6 feet were detected along parts of ...

A strong earthquake rattled southwestern Japan Thursday triggering tsunami advisories, the United States Geological Survey is reporting. The notable quake registered a magnitude 7.1, the USGS said ...

A powerful earthquake struck off southern Japan on Thursday, causing mostly minor injuries but raising the level of concern over possible major quakes stemming from an undersea trough east of the ...

The epicenter was located just a dozen miles from the shore. LONDON -- A strong earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.1 has rocked the coast of southern Japan, according to the U.S ...

For U.S. seismologists, Japan’s “megaquake” warning last week renewed discussion about when and how to warn people on the West Coast if they find elevated risk of a major earthquake.

A 7.1-magnitude earthquake was reported in Nepal on Monday (January 6), according to the United States Geological Survey. The earthquake was centered in Lobuche at a depth of 10.0 kilometers ...

Languages: English. A powerful earthquake measuring magnitude 7.1 has hit off southern Japan with a tsunami advisory issued. The warning was put in place for the coastal parts of the islands of ...

A strong 7.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Tonga, prompting an initial tsunami warning that was later lifted for the Pacific island country. The U.S. Geological Survey said the quake hit about 100 ...

Aug. 8 (UPI) --A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck southwestern Japan on Thursday afternoon, sparking a tsunami advisory around the country. The Japan Meteorological Agency said the earthquake hit ...

HONG KONG — A 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck near one of Tibet’s holiest cities Tuesday, killing at least 126 people, Chinese state media reported. The earthquake, which was recorded just ...

A huge magnitude 7.1 earthquake has hit the holy city of Shigatse, or Xigazê, in the autonomous region of Tibet in China. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate ...

Chinese state media said at least 126 people had died in the magnitude 7.1 quake near an area of religious significance in Tibet. It was felt in neighboring Nepal. By David Pierson Berry Wang and ...