Quake measuring 6.1 strikes off eastern Japan: USGS
An earthquake measuring 6.1 magnitude struck off northeastern Japan on Wednesday, the U.S. Geological Survey said. There was no immediate tsunami warning, or reports of damage or casualties.
Apr 20, 2016, 23:30 PM ISTJapan declares nuclear reactors safe after quake
Japan`s atomic regulator on Monday said there is no need to shut down the country`s only operating nuclear station on southwestern Kyushu island, where a series of quakes killed more than 40 people and damaged infrastructure.
Apr 18, 2016, 10:12 AM ISTSome sleep in cars after 2 nights of quakes kill 41 in Japan
More than half the deaths were in Mashiki, a town on the eastern border of Kumamoto city that was hit hardest by the first quake.
Apr 17, 2016, 01:38 AM ISTPM Modi 'distressed' over deaths due to quake in Japan
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday expressed distress over the loss of lives and damage caused in Japan by an earthquake and said his thoughts were with the bereaved families.
Apr 16, 2016, 16:57 PM ISTNew Japan quake kills seven, with widespread damage reported
New earthquake claimed near 7 so far in Japan.
Apr 16, 2016, 07:30 AM ISTNew Japan quake kills two, with widespread damage reported
Japan is one of the most seismically active countries in the world.
Apr 16, 2016, 04:41 AM ISTEarthquake in Japan today: Powerful 7.0 quake strikes near Kumamoto, tsunami advisory lifted
A powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 7.0 struck Japan on Friday night. According to media reports, a tsunami warning has also been issued.
Apr 15, 2016, 22:29 PM ISTAftershocks rattle southwestern Japan after quake kills nine
More than 44,000 people initially fled to schools and community centres, some spending the night outside after the first quake hit around 9:30 p.m.
Apr 15, 2016, 13:22 PM ISTStrong quake in southwestern Japan kills nine, topples homes
Nine people were killed after a powerful earthquake hit southern Japan, collapsing homes, sparking fires and injuring hundreds, officials said today as rescuers worked through the night to find residents feared trapped in rubble.
Apr 15, 2016, 04:49 AM ISTEarthquake shakes Tokyo, no tsunami risk
The epicenter was in Kawasaki city, just south of the border with Tokyo.
Feb 05, 2016, 07:31 AM ISTMagnitude 6.7 quake jolts northern Japan, no tsunami warning
There were no immediate reports of damage.
Jan 14, 2016, 09:58 AM ISTMagnitude 4.5 quake hits northern Japan, no tsunami threat
An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 4.5 hit Aomori prefecture in northern Japan, but there was no risk of a tsunami, the Japan Meteorological Agency said on Monday.
Jan 11, 2016, 13:55 PM IST