Foreign groups fear spread of misinformation during disasters

The threat of baseless rumors circulating online about crimes committed by foreign residents during disasters is quite real, ...

World due for another ‘Big One’, earthquake experts warn

The first “Big One” earthquake in more than a decade has rattled the world. What if it had happened anywhere else? Say, ...

Map: 5.7-Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Japan

A moderately strong, 5.7-magnitude earthquake struck in Japan on Tuesday, according to the United States Geological Survey.

Magnitude 6.2 earthquake hits Japan after series of aftershocks

The epicenter of the first earthquake was in eastern Shimane prefecture, the Japan Meteorological Agency said.

6.2 magnitude earthquake detected in Japan, no tsunami warning issued

Multiple earthquakes struck western Japan on Tuesday, local time, centered in Shimane Prefecture and neighboring Tottori ...

Strong magnitude-6.2 earthquake strikes Japan's Chugoku region

An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.2 hit the western Chugoku region of Japan on Tuesday, followed by a series of ...

Earthquake shakes western Japan but causes no major damage or tsunami

TOKYO (AP) — A strong earthquake shook western Japan on Tuesday, but no major damage or life-threatening injuries were ...

Strong shaking and aftershocks as magnitude-6.2 earthquake hits western Japan

The Japan Meteorological Agency reported that the tremor, initially measured at magnitude 6.2, originated inland in the ...

Strong earthquake hits western Japan but no risk of tsunami

A strong earthquake hit western Japan on Tuesday but there was no danger of a tsunami. The prefectural capital of Matsue and nearby cities, including some in the neighboring Tottori prefecture, were ...
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Major 6.3-magnitude earthquake rocks Japan sparking tsunami fears

A devastating 6.3-magnitude earthquake rocked Japan on Monday evening, stoking fears of a potential tsunami. Residents in ...