Land topography is usually formed gradually over long periods of time, but sometimes a single event can dramatically change ...

A strong earthquake struck southwestern Japan, the U.S. Geological Survey said, prompting authorities to issue a tsunami advisory.

A major and recent earthquake took place in August 2024 in the southern portion of Japan. One year ago, on January 1, 2024, a huge earthquake resulted in more than 200 deaths, mainly affecting the ...

Japanese broadcaster NHK also reported that ... The U.S. Geological Survey also reported that the latest earthquake had a depth of nearly nine miles. Meanwhile, the second quake hit on Sunday ...

In 2011, the deadliest quake and subsequent tsunami in recent Japanese history struck northwest of the capital Tokyo and killed at least 20,000 people. The 9.1 magnitude Tohoku earthquake spiraled ...

Experts have cautioned that while small tremors help release some energy, they don’t eliminate the risk of a major quake.

A 6.8 magnitude earthquake struck off Japan's southwest coast Monday. Tsunami warnings for nearby areas have been lifted.

Japan is frequently hit by earthquakes because of its location ... agency were meeting late Monday to gauge how the latest temblor may be related to the so-called Nankai Trough quakes.

Japan's nuclear plants faced global scrutiny after the devastating 2011 tsunami triggered by a 9.0 magnitude earthquake.