Strong quake in southwestern Japan leaves 9 with minor injuries, but no tsunami
8 months ago

Strong quake in southwestern Japan leaves 9 with minor injuries, but no tsunami

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A strong earthquake that struck southwestern Japan late Wednesday left nine people with minor injuries and caused damages such as burst water pipes and small landslides, authorities said, but there was no danger of a tsunami. The Fire and Disaster Management Agency said Thursday that six in Ehime prefecture, two in neighboring Kochi and two others in Oita on Kyushu island suffered minor injuries, mostly from falling at home. The magnitude 9.0 earthquake and subsequent tsunami in March 2011 devastated large areas along Japan's northeastern coast, killing nearly 20,000 people and triggering the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear meltdowns.

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Quake prompts brief tsunami warning on the West Coast. Here's what to know about tsunamis
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Quake prompts brief tsunami warning on the West Coast. Here's what to know about tsunamis

The Independent  

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Quake prompts brief tsunami warning on the West Coast. Here’s what to know about tsunamis
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Quake prompts brief tsunami warning on the West Coast. Here’s what to know about tsunamis

Associated Press  

ANCHORAGE, Alaska — The powerful earthquake that struck in Northern California on Thursday prompted a brief tsunami warning affecting about 5 million people along a stretch of the West Coast — from Northern California to Oregon — before being canceled. A tsunami, a word that comes from the Japanese characters for harbor and wave, is a series of extremely long …

Watch ariels from California as 7.0 magnitude earthquake prompts tsunami warning
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Watch ariels from California as 7.0 magnitude earthquake prompts tsunami warning

The Independent  

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Earthquake of 6.2 magnitude jolts Japan's Noto region
4 weeks ago

Earthquake of 6.2 magnitude jolts Japan's Noto region

India TV News  

A massive earthquake struck Japan's north-central region of Noto on late Tuesday. The Japan Meteorological Agency said a magnitude 6.4 quake struck just off the western coast of the Noto Peninsula at a depth of 10 km. Earlier on January 1, a 7.6 magnitude earthquake struck the Noto region, killing more than 370 people and damaging roads and other infrastructure. …

Powerful 5.7-magnitude earthquake strikes in sea off Indonesia
2 months ago

Powerful 5.7-magnitude earthquake strikes in sea off Indonesia

Daily Mail  

A powerful earthquake measuring 5.7 magnitude has struck the Halmahera Sea in Indonesia on Monday, the German Research Centre for Geosciences said. According to Indonesia's meteorology office BMKG, the 5.7 magnitude earthquake is the fourth to hit the nation today alone, with the first quake of the day, which was registered as 5.6 magnitude, taking place at 10:24am local time. …

Japan Struck By 5.9 Magnitude Earthquake, Tsunami Expected
3 months ago

Japan Struck By 5.9 Magnitude Earthquake, Tsunami Expected

ABP News  

A tsunami warning was issued after a 5.9 magnitude earthquake struck the remote island of Izu Islands in Japan, at a depth of 10 kilometres, on Tuesday, the United States Geological Survey said. According to an NHK report, the Japan Meteorological Agency issued a tsunami advisory for the Izu Islands and the Ogasawara Islands. According to AFP, Japan sits on …

Seven dead in Japan flooding as search for missing continues in quake-hit Noto peninsula
3 months ago

Seven dead in Japan flooding as search for missing continues in quake-hit Noto peninsula

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. open image in gallery Debris is seen piled by a house along the Tsukada River As of Monday afternoon, …

At least six killed in Japan after floods hit quake-stricken Noto Peninsula
3 months ago

At least six killed in Japan after floods hit quake-stricken Noto Peninsula

Al Jazeera  

Record rain inundated the area, which was still rebuilding following January’s 7.5 magnitude quake. At least six people have been confirmed dead on Japan’s Noto Peninsula after floods struck an area still recovering from a major earthquake nine months ago. Heavy rain pounded the area over the weekend, with more than 540 millimetres of rain recorded in the city of …

Breaking News: Russia Shaken By Intense 7.2 Magnitude Earthquake | ABP News
4 months ago

Breaking News: Russia Shaken By Intense 7.2 Magnitude Earthquake | ABP News

ABP News  

Russia's Shiveluch volcano has erupted, sending ash up to 8 kilometers into the sky, following a magnitude 7.2 earthquake off the eastern coast of the country, according to CNN and the state-run TASS news agency. The US National Tsunami Warning Center indicated a potential tsunami threat, while Russia's Kamchatka emergency ministry stated that there was no such threat. The US …

Japan lifts ‘megaquake’ warning, tells people to ‘go back to normal’
4 months, 1 week ago

Japan lifts ‘megaquake’ warning, tells people to ‘go back to normal’

Al Jazeera  

Alert triggered panic in archipelago of 125 million people with many cancelling holidays, stocking up on essentials. Japan has lifted it warning for a higher than usual risk of a major earthquake one week after a strong tremor on the edge of the Nankai Trough seabed zone caused the government to issue its first “megaquake” advisory. Citizens can now return …

Japan has been put on a megaquake warning. People are confused and scared
4 months, 1 week ago

Japan has been put on a megaquake warning. People are confused and scared

The Independent  

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Japan’s 7.1-magnitude earthquake sparks fresh concerns over looming megaquake
4 months, 1 week ago

Japan’s 7.1-magnitude earthquake sparks fresh concerns over looming megaquake

The Independent  

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Japan issues first-ever 'megaquake' advisory after 7.1 magnitude earthquake jolts country | Know what it is
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Japan issues first-ever 'megaquake' advisory after 7.1 magnitude earthquake jolts country | Know what it is

India TV News  

Japan has issued its first-ever advisory on higher-than-usual risks of a megaquake after an earthquake of magnitude 7.1 jolted on Thursday at the edge of a tremulous seabed zone along the Pacific coast known as the Nankai Trough. Japan Meteorological Agency's Nankai Trough quake advisory panel said the chance of a bigger earthquake striking after a magnitude 7 tremor was …

Japan: 5.3 magnitude earthquake jolts Tokyo, nearby areas
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Japan: 5.3 magnitude earthquake jolts Tokyo, nearby areas

India TV News  

An earthquake of magnitude 5.3 struck areas near Tokyo on Friday, reports said quoting national weather agency which added that it appears not to be associated with the chance of massive quake occurring from the Nankai Trough in the Pacific. The advisory was published after a magnitude 7.1 struck southwestern Japan, with its focus located in waters off Miyazaki Prefecture, …

A powerful quake hits off Japan’s coast, causing minor injuries but prompting new concerns
4 months, 2 weeks ago

A powerful quake hits off Japan’s coast, causing minor injuries but prompting new concerns

Associated Press  

TOKYO — A powerful earthquake struck off southern Japan on Thursday, causing mostly minor injuries but raising the level of concern over possible major quakes stemming from an undersea trough east of the coast. Officials said nine people were injured on Japan’s southern main island of Kyushu, but the injuries were mostly minor, there were no reports of serious damage …

A powerful quake hits off Japan’s coast, causing minor injuries but prompting new concerns
4 months, 2 weeks ago

A powerful quake hits off Japan’s coast, causing minor injuries but prompting new concerns

LA Times  

People stand outside a building following an earthquake in Miyazaki, western Japan, on Thursday. A powerful earthquake struck off southern Japan on Thursday, causing mostly minor injuries but raising the level of concern over possible major quakes stemming from an undersea trough east of the coast. Officials said nine people were injured on Japan’s southern main island of Kyushu, but …

Earthquake of magnitude 7.2 strikes off Peru, tsunami threat issued
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Earthquake of magnitude 7.2 strikes off Peru, tsunami threat issued

Hindustan Times  

A magnitude 7.2 earthquake struck off the coast of central Peru on Friday, the United States Geological Survey said, but a tsunami threat from the tremor has passed. The USGS raised an earlier magnitude rating soon after the tremor struck 8.8 kilometers from Atiquipa district The USGS said the tremor hit 8.8 kilometers from Atiquipa district, raising an initial magnitude …

Earthquakes shake area near Japan's Ishikawa region hit by January 1, fatal disaster, but no tsunami
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Earthquakes shake area near Japan's Ishikawa region hit by January 1, fatal disaster, but no tsunami

India TV News  

Strong earthquakes early on Monday hit Japan's north-central region of Ishikawa that was hit on January 1 by a fatal quake. Most public transportation services were operating normally, said the West Japan Railway Co. No abnormalities were found at two nearby nuclear power plants, stated the Nuclear Regulation Authority after the tremors. One of them, the Shika plant on the …

Earthquake of magnitude 5.9 hits central Japan, no tsunami warning
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Earthquake of magnitude 5.9 hits central Japan, no tsunami warning

Hindustan Times  

A strong magnitude 5.9 earthquake shook central Japan on Monday but there was no tsunami warning, the Japan Meteorological Agency said. Sitting on top of four major tectonic plates along the western edge of the Pacific "Ring of Fire", Japan is one of the world's most tectonically active countries. The archipelago, home to around 125 million people, experiences around 1,500 …

Earthquakes in north-central Japan collapse 5 homes that were damaged in deadly January quake
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Earthquakes in north-central Japan collapse 5 homes that were damaged in deadly January quake

Associated Press  

TOKYO — Earthquakes early Monday again struck Japan’s north-central region of Ishikawa, still recovering from the destruction left by a powerful quake on Jan. 1, but the latest shaking caused no major damage. A magnitude 5.9 temblor on the northern top of the Noto Peninsula was followed minutes later by a 4.8 and then several smaller quakes within the next …

‘Felt like this was my last day’: Indians in Taiwan on strongest quake in past 25 years
8 months, 2 weeks ago

‘Felt like this was my last day’: Indians in Taiwan on strongest quake in past 25 years

Hindustan Times  

The two Indians reported to have gone missing on Wednesday, after a 7.2 magnitude earthquake hit Taiwan, were found shortly after midnight, India Taipei Association official said on Thursday. Fire broke out at Hualien University Indian-origin PhD student Rageshnath studying in Taiwan’s Hualien, which was one of the most affected areas in Wednesday’s quake, said that he felt like it …

Earthquake Today: Magnitude-6.0 quake shakes northeast Japan, no tsunami alert
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Earthquake Today: Magnitude-6.0 quake shakes northeast Japan, no tsunami alert

The Hindu  

A magnitude-6.0 earthquake struck off northeastern Japan's Fukushima region on Thursday, the Japan Meteorological Agency said, but no tsunami warning was issued. Wednesday's magnitude-7.4 quake damaged dozens of buildings in Taiwan and prompted tsunami warnings as far as Japan and the Philippines. Japan's biggest earthquake on record was a massive magnitude-9.0 undersea jolt in March 2011 off Japan's northeast coast, …

Nine dead, 900 injured in most powerful Taiwan quake in 25 years
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Nine dead, 900 injured in most powerful Taiwan quake in 25 years

The Hindu  

At least nine persons were killed and more than 900 injured on Wednesday by a powerful earthquake in Taiwan that damaged dozens of buildings and prompted tsunami warnings that extended to Japan and the Philippines before being lifted. In pictures | Taiwan rocked by strongest earthquake in nearly 25 years 1 / 3 Wu Chien-fu, director of Taipei's Central Weather …

Taiwan earthquake videos show terrified commuters rocked on trains and stopped on shaking bridge during 7.4 tremor, as water from rooftop pool cascades over edge of skyscraper and rescuers rush to fre
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Taiwan earthquake videos show terrified commuters rocked on trains and stopped on shaking bridge during 7.4 tremor, as water from rooftop pool cascades over edge of skyscraper and rescuers rush to fre

Daily Mail  

Terrifying footage from a damaging 7.4-magnitude earthquake in Taiwan shows commuters being rocked on trains and shaken on bridges amid the tremor that has killed at least four. Commuters grip the handrails aboard a Taipei metro during the 7.4 earthquake on Wednesday Video showed water from a rooftop pool cascading down a skyscraper amid the terrifying earthquake Massive waves threatened …

Earthquake of 7.7 magnitude hits Taiwan; Japan, Philippines issue tsunami alerts
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Earthquake of 7.7 magnitude hits Taiwan; Japan, Philippines issue tsunami alerts

Hindustan Times  

Earthquake of 7.7 magnitude hits Taiwan; Japan, Philippines issue tsunami alerts The earthquake rocked Taiwan damaging buildings and triggering tsunami alerts. The epicentre was 18 km south of Hualien at a depth of 34.8 km.. 1 / 6 View Photos in a new improved layout Taiwan earthquake: A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake hit the island of Taiwan early Wednesday resulting in …

Taiwan earthquake: Terrifying moment commuters rocked on trains and stopped on shaking bridge during 7.4 tremor, as water from rooftop pool cascades over edge of skyscraper and rescuers rush to free v
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Taiwan earthquake: Terrifying moment commuters rocked on trains and stopped on shaking bridge during 7.4 tremor, as water from rooftop pool cascades over edge of skyscraper and rescuers rush to free v

Daily Mail  

At least nine people were killed and more than 800 injured by a powerful earthquake in Taiwan today that damaged dozens of buildings and triggered tsunami warnings that extended to Japan and the Philippines. The magnitude-7.4 quake struck just before 8:00 am local time, with the United States Geological Survey putting the epicentre 18 kilometres south of Taiwan's Hualien City, …

Japan suspends Fukushima water release after quake as precaution
9 months, 1 week ago

Japan suspends Fukushima water release after quake as precaution

The Hindu  

The release of wastewater from Japan's stricken Fukushima nuclear plant was temporarily suspended on Friday following an earthquake, its operator said. "We have confirmed remotely that there were no abnormalities on ALPS treated water dilution/discharge facility, etc.," Tokyo Electric Power Company said on X, formerly Twitter, referring to the water release process. Several hours later TEPCO said in a statement …

Conditions inside Fukushima’s melted nuclear reactors still unclear 13 years after disaster struck
9 months, 1 week ago

Conditions inside Fukushima’s melted nuclear reactors still unclear 13 years after disaster struck

Associated Press  

TOKYO — Japan on Monday marked 13 years since a massive earthquake and tsunami hit the country’s northern coasts. Nearly 20,000 people died, whole towns were wiped out and the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant was destroyed, creating deep fears of radiation that linger today. Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s government reversed that policy and has accelerated restarts of workable reactors …

Japan marks 13 years since massive tsunami disaster. A closer look at the Fukushima nuclear plant
9 months, 1 week ago

Japan marks 13 years since massive tsunami disaster. A closer look at the Fukushima nuclear plant

The Independent  

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Fukushima nuclear plant operator in Japan says it has no new safety concerns after Jan. 1 quake
11 months, 1 week ago

Fukushima nuclear plant operator in Japan says it has no new safety concerns after Jan. 1 quake

Associated Press  

TOKYO — The operator of the wrecked Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant in Japan said Tuesday it has no new safety worries and envisions no changes to the plant’s decommissioning plans even after a deadly earthquake on Jan. 1 caused minor damage to another idled nuclear plant, rekindling concerns and prompting a regulatory body to order a close examination. “At …

Japanese PM visits earthquake-hit zone, vows support
11 months, 1 week ago

Japanese PM visits earthquake-hit zone, vows support

The Hindu  

Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said he was “speechless” by the severity and immense destruction of the disaster zone he saw during the helicopter ride on his first visit to the country’s north-central region of Noto since the deadly January 1 earthquakes, amid worries about spreading diseases in evacuation centers. More than 20,000 people, many of whom had their homes …

Survivors of Japan’s earthquake share stories of how their lives came crashing down on New Year’s Day
11 months, 1 week ago

Survivors of Japan’s earthquake share stories of how their lives came crashing down on New Year’s Day

Hindustan Times  

On January 9, a magnitude six earthquake struck off the Sea of Japan coast, rattling the same part of the country where a huge tremor on New Year's Day and its aftershocks caused widespread destruction and killed more than 200 people. Ishikawa regional authorities released figures on January 9 showing that 202 people were confirmed dead in the New Year's …

Japan sharply revises down quake missing
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Japan sharply revises down quake missing

The Hindu  

Japanese authorities sharply revised downwards on Tuesday the number of people unaccounted for following a major January 1 quake, while announcing a new death toll of 180. Eight days later thousands of rescuers were on Tuesday battling blocked roads and poor weather to clear the wreckage as well as reach almost 3,500 people still stuck in isolated communities. With heavy …

Japan earthquake death toll rises to 92; at least 242 people missing
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Japan earthquake death toll rises to 92; at least 242 people missing

The Hindu  

The death toll from a devastating earthquake in central Japan rose to 92 on Friday, regional authorities said, with the number of missing jumping to 242. Two elderly women were pulled from the rubble, but hopes of finding other survivors faded as thousands of rescuers raced against the clock four days after the 7.5-magnitude quake on New Year’s Day. Thousands …

Scenes of loss play out across Japan’s western coastline after quake kills 92, dozens still missing
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Scenes of loss play out across Japan’s western coastline after quake kills 92, dozens still missing

Associated Press  

SUZU, Japan — His face hidden under a humble straw hat, the man silently watched as several helmeted rescue workers carefully lifted from the rubble his wife’s body, wrapped in blue plastic on a stretcher. This scene in the city of Suzu was tragically repeated across Ishikawa Prefecture and nearby regions on the western coastline of Japan after Monday’s 7.6 …

Rescuers race against time in search for survivors in Japan after powerful earthquakes leave 78 dead
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Rescuers race against time in search for survivors in Japan after powerful earthquakes leave 78 dead

The Hindu  

) Rescuers braved the cold in a race against time as they searched for survivors along Japan's western coastline on January 4 after a powerful earthquake earlier in the week smashed homes and left at least 78 people dead and 51 missing. “Some earlier reported missing have been found but more names were coming in,” officials said. This is a …

Japan earthquake: Search for survivors enters day 4, toll rises to 73
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Japan earthquake: Search for survivors enters day 4, toll rises to 73

Hindustan Times  

The death toll from a series of powerful earthquakes in Japan on New Year's Day rose to 73 on Thursday, as the search for survivors under collapsed buildings continued for the fourth day. People walk through the damaged marketplace burned by fire after earthquake in Wajima, Ishikawa prefecture of Japan on January 2. “We have received reports many people are …

Japan quake death toll rises to 73, water supply affected at 1 lakh houses
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Japan quake death toll rises to 73, water supply affected at 1 lakh houses

India Today  

The death toll from a powerful earthquake in Japan that struck the country's west coast on New Year's Day rose to 73 on Thursday, as the search for survivors under collapsed buildings continued and tens of thousands of evacuees awaited aid. More than 33,000 people have evacuated their homes and about one lakh houses have no water supply, according to …

Losses mount along Japan’s western coast after quake kills 84, with dozens still missing
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Losses mount along Japan’s western coast after quake kills 84, with dozens still missing

LA Times  

Firefighters look at the rubble of a marketplace in Wajima, Japan, that was burned down in a fire caused by earthquakes. His face hidden under a humble straw hat, the man stood silent, watching several helmeted rescue workers carefully lift his wife’s body from the rubble, wrapped in blue plastic and placed on a stretcher. The tragic scene in the …

Search presses on for earthquake survivors as Japan grieves the lives lost
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Search presses on for earthquake survivors as Japan grieves the lives lost

Associated Press  

SUZU, Japan — Rescuers searched the rubble of collapsed homes in western Japan on Wednesday in the hopes of finding survivors of this week’s earthquake, which killed dozens of people. In this photo provided by Japanese Ministry of Defense, Japanese Self Defense Force members carry an injured person out of a collapsed house, following strong earthquakes in Wajima, Ishikawa prefecture, …

Incredible before-and-after images illustrate how 7.6-magnitude earthquake devastated Japan - as race against time to find survivors buried alive for two days continues
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Incredible before-and-after images illustrate how 7.6-magnitude earthquake devastated Japan - as race against time to find survivors buried alive for two days continues

Daily Mail  

Incredible before-and-after images have illustrated how a 7.6-magnitude earthquake devastated parts of Japan on New Year's day. ‹ Slide me › Incredible before-and-after images have illustrated how a 7.6-magnitude earthquake devastated parts of Japan on New Year's day ‹ Slide me › A street in Wajima, Japan's Ishikawa Prefecture, is seen before and after the devastating earthquake that levelled buildings …

Japan: Earthquake on New Year's day brought back trauma of 2011 triple disaster
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Japan: Earthquake on New Year's day brought back trauma of 2011 triple disaster

Firstpost  

Not like the massive tsunamis that tore through the Pacific coast in 2011, killing close to 20,000 people and uprooting tens of thousands more from their homes, the powerful earthquake that rocked central Japan on New Year’s Day did not cause such devastating waves. Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and other officials sternly warned against posting misleading or ‘malicious’ information online …

New Year’s Day quake in Japan revives the trauma of 2011 triple disasters
11 months, 2 weeks ago

New Year’s Day quake in Japan revives the trauma of 2011 triple disasters

Associated Press  

SUZU, Japan — The powerful earthquake that shattered the peace of New Year’s Day in central Japan did not spur massive tsunamis like those that scoured the Pacific coast in 2011, killing nearly 20,000 people and forcing tens of thousands of people from their homes. But the alarms and evacuation orders, and the dozens of strong quakes that came before …

With 62 earthquake deaths, weather delays rescue operations in Japan
11 months, 2 weeks ago

With 62 earthquake deaths, weather delays rescue operations in Japan

Firstpost  

Following a strong earthquake that left at least 62 people dead, Japanese rescuers raced to look for survivors on Wednesday while authorities issued landslide and heavy rain warnings. Before-and-after satellite photos released on Wednesday demonstrate how badly the prefecture was hit, with several hundred buildings destroyed by fire and houses completely destroyed in several towns, including Wajima and Suzu. We …

Japan earthquake: Death toll rises to 62, over 300 injured
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Japan earthquake: Death toll rises to 62, over 300 injured

Live Mint  

The death toll from a powerful earthquake that hit central Japan on New Year's Day has reached 62, a local government official said, adding that more than 300 injuries have also been reported, of which 20 are severe, AFP reported. 7) The earthquake comes at a sensitive time for Japan's nuclear industry, which has faced fierce opposition from some locals …

Japan earthquake: Rescuers, survivors face freezing rain, threat of landslide
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Japan earthquake: Rescuers, survivors face freezing rain, threat of landslide

India Today  

The death toll from a massive earthquake that struck Japan on New Year's Day rose to 62 on Wednesday, as authorities rushed to bring aid to survivors facing freezing temperatures and heavy rain forecast for later in the day. Severed roads, damaged infrastructure, and the remote location of the hardest-hit areas have complicated rescue efforts, and the full extent of …

Japan earthquake toll rises to 62, officials warn of landslides, heavy rain
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Japan earthquake toll rises to 62, officials warn of landslides, heavy rain

India Today  

The death toll in the initial 7.6 magnitude earthquake that struck Japan's Ishikawa prefecture on Monday rose to 62, news agency AFP reported on Wednesday. Since Monday, the island nation has been hit by as many as 155 earthquakes, including an initial 7.6 magnitude jolt and another more than 6, the Japan Meteorological Office said. We have received a lot …

Photos: Aftermath of devastating earthquake in Japan
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Photos: Aftermath of devastating earthquake in Japan

Al Jazeera  

Japanese rescuers battled the clock and powerful aftershocks on Tuesday as they searched for survivors of a New Year’s Day earthquake that killed dozens and caused widespread destruction. The magnitude 7.5 earthquake that rattled Ishikawa prefecture on the main island of Honshu triggered tsunami waves more than a metre high, caused a major fire and tore apart roads. “I’m amazed …

Japan quake: Toll hits 48 as rescuers race to find survivors in isolated zones
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Japan quake: Toll hits 48 as rescuers race to find survivors in isolated zones

Live Mint  

The death toll has surged to 48 after the earthquake jolted Japan on New Year's Day. Meanwhile, rescuers are scrabbling to find quake survivors in isolated areas as quake toppled multiple buildings, roads caved in and power outages extended for hours. The earthquake comes at a sensitive time for Japan's nuclear industry, which has faced fierce opposition from some locals …

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