The South China Sea Trough is a highly active seismic zone located off the coast of western Japan. A major earthquake in this region could trigger catastrophic tsunamis, with Kuroshio Town being one ...

Don’t worry: It’s general enough to apply to the rest of Japan. But for busy people, here’s a summary of things you should know about what to do before, during and after an earthquake in Japan.

EXCLUSIVE: Japan's next 'big one' earthquake could kill almost 300,000 people, do £1.4trillion worth of damage to the country ...

Japan, a country well-acquainted with seismic activity, experiences roughly 1,500 earthquakes annually due to its location on ...

Test earthquake simulators, fight mock fires and more at Tokyo’s free disaster training center. Learn how to handle a real ...

The Japanese government estimates that there is a 70-80 percent chance of a megaquake occurring within 30 years.

Monday marks nine years since the first major tremor in a series of earthquakes that struck Kumamoto Prefecture, southwestern ...

Japan is prone to earthquakes due to the four tectonic plates that meet ... work in the U.S. and around the world helping children and their communities prevent, prepare for and recover from ...

The Japanese government will set aside a record high amount of funding to strengthen key infrastructure and prepare for another major earthquake, Yomiuri News has reported. More than 20 trillion ...

Previously, Japanese authorities had estimated that the megaquake could cause damages worth $1.4 trillion. A megaquake is an ...

The Chinese Embassy in Japan issued a notice on Monday reminding Chinese nationals to remain vigilant and take precautions ...

On April 18, 2025, at 8:19 p.m., the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) issued an earthquake alert following a seismic event in Nagano Prefecture. This article provides a detailed overview of the ...