A list of powerful earthquakes that hit Japan in last 30 years
1 year, 2 months ago

A list of powerful earthquakes that hit Japan in last 30 years

India Today  

A powerful earthquake struck central Japan on Monday, killing at least six people, destroying buildings and knocking out power to tens of thousands of homes. Following are some major Japanese quakes in the last 30 years: - On Jan. 16, 1995, an earthquake with a magnitude of 7.3 hit central Japan, devastating the western port city of Kobe. - On March 11, 2011, a 9.0 magnitude earthquake and tsunami struck northeast Japan, killing nearly 20,000 people and causing a meltdown in Fukushima, leading to the world's worst nuclear disaster since Chernobyl. - On Sept. 6, 2018, a 6.7 magnitude earthquake paralysed Japan's northern island of Hokkaido, killing at least seven people, triggering landslides and knocking out power to its 5.3 million residents. - On Feb. 13, 2021, a 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit off the coast of Fukushima in eastern Japan, injuring dozens of people and triggering widespread power outages.

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History Today: When a powerful earthquake and tsunami triggered the Fukushima nuclear disaster
2 weeks, 1 day ago

History Today: When a powerful earthquake and tsunami triggered the Fukushima nuclear disaster

Firstpost  

On March 11, 2011, a major earthquake and a subsequent tsunami caused the Fukushima nuclear accident in Japan. In 2004, Europe witnessed one of its deadliest terrorist attacks: A commuter train bombing in Spain killed 193 people The Fukushima nuclear accident was a major nuclear accident at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant in Ōkuma, Fukushima, Japan, which began on …

Earthquake today: 6.1 magnitude quake strikes near Indonesia’s Modisi; residents say ‘It was strong’
1 month ago

Earthquake today: 6.1 magnitude quake strikes near Indonesia’s Modisi; residents say ‘It was strong’

Live Mint  

Earthquake today: A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck near Modisi, Indonesia, Wednesday morning local time, according to the US Geological Survey website. All other guests had also fled.” Previous severe earthquakes reported in Indonesia In January 2021, a magnitude-6.2 quake that shook Sulawesi killed more than 100 people and left thousands homeless while in 2018, a magnitude-7.5 quake and subsequent tsunami …

Early Morning Earthquake Hits Indonesia, Richter Scale Records Tremor At 6.1
1 month ago

Early Morning Earthquake Hits Indonesia, Richter Scale Records Tremor At 6.1

ABP News  

Indonesia Earthquake News: The United States Geological Survey has reported that a 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of North Sulawesi province in Indonesia on Wednesday. In January 2021, a 6.2-magnitude earthquake struck Sulawesi, killing over 100 people and leaving thousands homeless. Back in 2004, a massive 9.1-magnitude earthquake in the Aceh province triggered a huge tsunami that killed …

Earthquake of magnitude 6 jolts southern Taiwan, 15 people injured
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2 months ago

Earthquake of magnitude 6 jolts southern Taiwan, 15 people injured

India TV News  

Earthquake in Taiwan: A strong earthquake of magnitude 6 on the Richter Scale jolted southern Taiwan on Tuesday, leaving 15 people with minor injuries and prompting emergency responses across the region. Last April, a magnitude 7.4 quake hit the island's mountainous eastern coast of Hualien, killing at least 13 people and injuring more than 1,000 others. Frequent earthquakes due to …

Japan likely to face a devastating megaquake in the next 30 years
2 months, 1 week ago

Japan likely to face a devastating megaquake in the next 30 years

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 The probability of a “megaquake” …

Japan commemorates 1995 earthquake, prepares for future quakes
2 months, 1 week ago

Japan commemorates 1995 earthquake, prepares for future quakes

China Daily  

People in Japan commemorated the 30th anniversary of the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake, which claimed over 6,400 lives. On Friday, at a park in Kobe, the capital of Hyogo Prefecture, residents observed a moment of silence at 5:46 am, the exact time the earthquake occurred. The Japanese government's earthquake investigation panel announced on Wednesday that it has raised the probability of …

Japan commemorates 1995 earthquake, prepares for future quakes
2 months, 1 week ago

Japan commemorates 1995 earthquake, prepares for future quakes

China Daily  

People in Japan commemorated the 30th anniversary of the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake, which claimed over 6,400 lives. On Friday, at a park in Kobe, the capital of Hyogo Prefecture, residents observed a moment of silence at 5:46 am, the exact time the earthquake occurred. The Japanese government's earthquake investigation panel announced on Wednesday that it has raised the probability of …

Magnitude 6.9 Earthquake Rattles Southwestern Japan, Followed by Tsunami Advisories
2 months, 1 week ago

Magnitude 6.9 Earthquake Rattles Southwestern Japan, Followed by Tsunami Advisories

Deccan Chronicle  

Tokyo: A strong earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.9 has hit southwestern Japan, the country's Meteorological Agency said Monday, while warning the public to stay away from coastal areas because of a tsunami threat. Tsunami advisories were issued for Miyazaki Prefecture, where the quake was centered, in the southwestern island of Kyushu, as well as nearby Kochi Prefecture, in …

Tsunami alert after 6.9-magnitude earthquake strikes Japan
2 months, 1 week ago

Tsunami alert after 6.9-magnitude earthquake strikes Japan

Daily Mail  

A strong earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.9 has hit southwestern Japan, the country's Meteorological Agency said Monday. The Japan Meteorological Agency issued the advisory for tsunami waves of up to one meter, adding that it rated the quake as a lower five on the Japanese seismic scale of seven. Fears about the nuclear power plants in Sendai and …

Magnitude 6.9 earthquake hits Kyushu region of Japan, Tsunami advisories issued
2 months, 1 week ago

Magnitude 6.9 earthquake hits Kyushu region of Japan, Tsunami advisories issued

Firstpost  

A 6.9 magnitude earthquake struck the Kyushu region of southern Japan on Monday, prompting tsunami advisories for Miyazaki and Kochi An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.9 struck the Kyushu region of southern Japan on Monday, the Japan Meteorological Agency said. Tsunami advisories for waves of a maximum height of 1 metre were issued for the southern prefectures of …

Japan issues tsunami warning for Miyazaki Prefecture, island of Kyushu after 6.9 magnitude earthquake
2 months, 1 week ago

Japan issues tsunami warning for Miyazaki Prefecture, island of Kyushu after 6.9 magnitude earthquake

Live Mint  

Japan issued a tsunami warning on Monday after an earthquake with magnitude of 6.9 struck the southwestern part of the country. According to the Japanese Meteorological Agency, tsunami warnings have been issued for Miyazaki Prefecture, the southwestern island of Kyushu and nearby Kochi Prefecture. Public broadcaster NHK TV said a tsunami, estimated to be as high as 1 metre high, …

Magnitude 6.9 earthquake rattles southwestern Japan, followed by tsunami advisories
2 months, 1 week ago

Magnitude 6.9 earthquake rattles southwestern Japan, followed by tsunami advisories

The Hindu  

A strong earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.9 has hit southwestern Japan, the country’s Meteorological Agency said on Monday, while warning the public to stay away from coastal areas because of a tsunami threat. Tsunami advisories were issued for Miyazaki Prefecture, where the quake was centred, in the southwestern island of Kyushu, as well as nearby Kochi Prefecture, shortly …

Earthquake Of 6.6 Magnitude strikes Japan's Kyushu, Triggers Tsunami Advisory
2 months, 1 week ago

Earthquake Of 6.6 Magnitude strikes Japan's Kyushu, Triggers Tsunami Advisory

ABP News  

A strong earthquake struck the Kyushu region in Japan on Monday, the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre said. The 6.6 magnitude earthquake, located at a depth of 37 km, triggered the country’s meteorological agency to issue a tsunami advisory. The Japan Meteorological Agency said that the earthquake quake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.9 struck the Kyushu region at 9:19 pm …

6.9 magnitude quake strikes Japan, tsunami warnings lifted after 3 hours
2 months, 1 week ago

6.9 magnitude quake strikes Japan, tsunami warnings lifted after 3 hours

India Today  

An earthquake measuring 6.9 on the Richter Scale struck the Kyushu region in southwestern Japan on Monday, The Associated Press reported, citing the country's meteorological agency. The Japan Meteorological Agency said the earthquake occurred off Miyazaki Prefecture at 9:19 pm, and had an intensity of lower 5 on the Japanese scale of 0 to 7 in the hardest-hit areas, NHK …

Earthquake of magnitude 6.9 hits Japan's Kyushu, Tsunami warning issued
2 months, 1 week ago

Earthquake of magnitude 6.9 hits Japan's Kyushu, Tsunami warning issued

India TV News  

The Japan Meteorological Agency on Monday reported a 6.9 magnitude quake in southwestern Japan. Massive earthquake hit Japan in 2024 In 2024, Japan was jolted by a massive earthquake of magnitude 7.5 earthquake. Earthquake in Mexico Earlier on Sunday, a magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck a region in southwestern Mexico, according to the United States Geological Survey, causing no serious damage …

Magnitude 6.8 earthquake rattles southwestern Japan, followed by tsunami warnings
2 months, 1 week ago

Magnitude 6.8 earthquake rattles southwestern Japan, followed by tsunami warnings

New Indian Express  

TOKYO: A 6.8-magnitude earthquake struck southwestern Japan late on Monday, causing two small tsunamis in the area but no damage reported. Local media reported no immediate injuries, with live television feeds from the region on public broadcaster NHK showing no visible damage as well as calm seas, vessels operating and traffic running normally. Sitting on top of four major tectonic …

6.9 magnitude earthquake rattles southwestern Japan, followed by tsunami advisories
2 months, 1 week ago

6.9 magnitude earthquake rattles southwestern Japan, followed by tsunami advisories

LA Times  

Staff clean up shattered and scattered glass caused by the earthquake in Miyazaki, in southwestern Japan. A strong earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.9 has hit southwestern Japan, the country’s Meteorological Agency said Monday, while warning the public to stay away from coastal areas because of a tsunami threat. Tsunami advisories were issued for Miyazaki Prefecture, where the quake …

History of deadly earthquakes in China after almost 100 killed in Tibet quake
2 months, 2 weeks ago

History of deadly earthquakes in China after almost 100 killed in Tibet quake

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 with a …

A look at recent deadly earthquakes in China
2 months, 2 weeks ago

A look at recent deadly earthquakes in China

The Hindu  

A strong earthquake with a magnitude of 7.1 that killed more than 50 people in western China near Nepal on Tuesday was one of the country's deadliest in recent years. Here's a list of major recent earthquakes: — May 2008: A magnitude 7.9 earthquake leaves nearly 90,000 people dead or missing and presumed dead in Sichuan province. — April 2010: …

A look at recent deadly earthquakes in China
2 months, 2 weeks ago

A look at recent deadly earthquakes in China

Associated Press  

BEIJING — A strong earthquake with a magnitude of 7.1 that killed at least 126 people in western China near Nepal on Tuesday was one of the country’s deadliest in recent years. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print FILE -A Hui ethnic minority man walks past cracked walls and collapsed brick walls in …

Ten deadliest earthquake in world
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Ten deadliest earthquake in world

India TV News  

Image Source : AP 1/10 On October 7, 2023, at around 11:11 local time, a powerful 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck near Herat City in western Afghanistan. Image Source : Social media 2/10 The 2015 Nepal earthquake, with a magnitude of 7.8, caused over 9,000 deaths and widespread devastation. Image Source : Social media 3/10 The May 2008 Sichuan earthquake, with …

Remembering the deadliest tsunami in history
3 months ago

Remembering the deadliest tsunami in history

CNN  

Twenty years ago on December 26, a 9.1-magnitude earthquake triggered massive tsunamis across the Indian Ocean, sending waves slamming into the coasts of 14 countries with devastating power. The 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami was one of the deadliest disasters in modern recorded history, killing an estimated 230,000 people and affecting millions. The lack of an early-warning system and …

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

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

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 The powerful earthquake that struck …

Earthquake of 6.2 magnitude jolts Japan's Noto region
4 months 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. …

Gujarat: Earthquake of 4.2 magnitude hits Mahesana
4 months, 1 week ago

Gujarat: Earthquake of 4.2 magnitude hits Mahesana

Live Mint  

An earthquake with a magnitude of 4.2 hit struck Gujarat on Friday at 10:15 pm. The western state has suffered nine major earthquakes over the past 200 years, including the devastating Kutch earthquake in January 2001. According to the National Center for Seismology, the earthquake was centered around latitude 23.71 N and longitude 72.30 E in the Mahesana region at …

Powerful 5.7-magnitude earthquake strikes in sea off Indonesia
5 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 lifts ‘megaquake’ warning, tells people to ‘go back to normal’
7 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’s 7.1-magnitude earthquake sparks fresh concerns over looming megaquake
7 months, 2 weeks ago

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

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 powerful earthquake measuring magnitude …

Japan issues first-ever 'megaquake' advisory after 7.1 magnitude earthquake jolts country | Know what it is
7 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 …

Earthquake Today: Tremors felt in Soreng of Sikkim
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Earthquake Today: Tremors felt in Soreng of Sikkim

Live Mint  

An earthquake of magnitude 4.4 on the Richter Scale occurred today at 06:57 IST in Soreng, Sikkim, as per National Center for Seismology. The earthquake struck at 06:57 IST from a depth of 10km in Soreng, Sikkim at latitude 27.22 North and longitude 88.33 East. The epicentre of the earthquake was located at Latitude 25.00 North, Longitude 94.57 East, at …

Japan: 5.3 magnitude earthquake jolts Tokyo, nearby areas
7 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, …

Japan's earthquake scientists have warned residents of an eventual 'megaquake'. Here's what that means
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Japan's earthquake scientists have warned residents of an eventual 'megaquake'. Here's what that means

ABC  

Japanese scientists say the country should prepare for a possible "megaquake" that could kill hundreds of thousands of people—although they stress the warning does not mean a colossal tremor is imminent. The JMA's "megaquake advisory" warns that "if a major earthquake were to occur in the future, strong shaking and large tsunamis would be generated". The tragedy of Japan's 2011 …

A powerful quake hits off Japan’s coast, causing minor injuries but prompting new concerns
7 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 …

Strong quake, small tsunamis hit southern Japan with minor damage
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Strong quake, small tsunamis hit southern Japan with minor damage

New Indian Express  

TOKYO: A powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 7.1 shook southern Japan on Thursday but no major damage was reported and only relatively minor tsunami waves lashed the coast. The quake hit at 4:42 pm off Kyushu at a depth of 25 kilometres, the United States Geological Survey said. The USGS had initially reported two strong quakes, with magnitudes of …

US: Earthquake of magnitude 5.3 strikes southern California
7 months, 2 weeks ago

US: Earthquake of magnitude 5.3 strikes southern California

Hindustan Times  

A magnitude 5.3 earthquake struck near Lamont town in California on Wednesday, the United States Geological Survey said. - A magnitude 6.7 quake in Northridge, California, in the San Fernando Valley in northern Los Angeles killed 60 people, injured more than 7,000, left 20,000 homeless and damaged more than 40,000 buildings. June 28, 1992 - A magnitude 7.3 quake in …

Earthquakes shake area near Japan's Ishikawa region hit by January 1, fatal disaster, but no tsunami
9 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
9 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
9 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 …

A cluster of earthquakes shakes Taiwan after a strong quake killed 13 earlier this month
11 months ago

A cluster of earthquakes shakes Taiwan after a strong quake killed 13 earlier this month

Associated Press  

TAIPEI, Taiwan — A cluster of earthquakes struck the island republic of Taiwan early Tuesday, the strongest having a magnitude of 6.1, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. Taiwan is no stranger to powerful earthquakes yet their toll on the high-tech island’s 23 million residents has been relatively contained thanks to its excellent earthquake preparedness, experts say. Taiwan lies along …

Strong quake in southwestern Japan leaves 9 with minor injuries, but no tsunami
11 months, 1 week 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 …

‘Felt like this was my last day’: Indians in Taiwan on strongest quake in past 25 years
11 months, 3 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
11 months, 3 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, …

Taiwan’s massive earthquake could happen in California. What we can learn from it
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Taiwan’s massive earthquake could happen in California. What we can learn from it

LA Times  

A damaged building collapsed next to a local hotel following the earthquake in Hualien, Taiwan on Thursday. “One thing that’s important to pay attention to is that there are still buildings that have not been retrofit,” said Patti Harburg-Petrich, a structural engineer. “One thing we can take away as a community from this earthquake is the importance of investing in …

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
11 months, 3 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
11 months, 3 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 …

Four killed in Taiwan’s strongest earthquake in nearly 25 years
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Four killed in Taiwan’s strongest earthquake in nearly 25 years

The Hindu  

Taiwan’s strongest earthquake in a quarter century rocked the island during the morning rush hour on April 3, damaging buildings and highways and leaving seven people dead. In pictures | Taiwan rocked by strongest earthquake in nearly 25 years 1 / 3 Taiwan’s national fire agency said seven people died in the quake, which struck just before 8 a.m. Taiwan’s …

Taiwan is hit by its strongest earthquake in nearly 25 years
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Taiwan is hit by its strongest earthquake in nearly 25 years

NPR  

Taiwan is hit by its strongest earthquake in nearly 25 years Enlarge this image toggle caption AP AP TAIPEI, Taiwan — A major earthquake struck Taiwan during the morning rush hour on Wednesday, collapsing buildings and triggering tsunami warnings in Japan and the Philippines. The quake hit near the eastern city of Hualien at 7:58 a.m. local time and had …

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

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

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 Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Nearly 20,000 people died, whole …

Survivors of Japan’s earthquake share stories of how their lives came crashing down on New Year’s Day
1 year, 2 months 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 Earthquake: Death Toll Reaches 100 As Rescuers Pull Out People From Rubble
1 year, 2 months ago

Japan Earthquake: Death Toll Reaches 100 As Rescuers Pull Out People From Rubble

ABP News  

The death toll in Japan reached 100 on Saturday after rescue workers fought aftershocks to carefully pull people following a major 7.6 magnitude earthquake in the western part of the country. Some survivors who had clung to life were pulled out from collapsed homes, stated the report, adding that a man was rescued 72 hours after a series of powerful …

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