Japan’s government on Saturday warned of more possible strong earthquakes in waters southwest of its main islands, but urged ...

An earthquake struck the Noto peninsula at around 4:10 p.m., local time, and had a magnitude of 7.6 on the Japanese seismic intensity scale, the Japan Meteorological Agency said. According to the ...

A strong, 6.8-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of southern Japan on Monday, according to the United States Geological Survey. The temblor happened at 9:19 p.m. Japan time about 7 miles ...

There have been no reports of damage however authorities have advised residents to prepare to move to safety if needed.

Earthquakes can’t be predicted. But a manga artist’s dream of a July 5 'megaquake' has spooked some residents and travelers.

Japan is facing the risk of a possible "megaquake" in the near future, following a 7.1-magnitude earthquake that occurred off the southern coast on Thursday.. If such a megaquake were to occur, it ...

The Japan Earthquake Prediction scare, driven by a reissued manga comic, has triggered travel concerns across Asia. As July 5, 2025 nears, fear of a megaquake is gripping the public, even though ...

Earthquake Map Shows Biggest Global Tremors in 2024 So Far. Published May 06, ... Earthquakes in Japan are not rare, as it is one of the most earthquake-prone countries in the world.

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 earthquake: USGS shake map shows area impacted. Key Events. ... Updated 13:44, 8 Aug 2024; A massive 7.1 magnitude earthquake has rocked Japan sparking fears of a tsunami.

T wo of Japan's nuclear power plants were rattled on Monday when a magnitude 6.6 earthquake struck southwest Japan, prompting a tsunami advisory for parts of the region.. This map shows the ...

Japan has a long history of earthquakes, and while the Noto quake was unusually deadly, it could have been far worse without the national automatic early warning system the country launched in ...