Japan's government and experts have issued a warning about the increasing likelihood of a mega-earthquake striking the nation ...

On Jan. 17, 1995, a powerful earthquake rocked Kobe, Japan, and the surrounding area, killing about 5,500 people.

Don’t worry: It’s general enough to apply to the rest of Japan. But for busy people, here’s a summary of things you should know about what to do before, during and after an earthquake in Japan.

Welcome to January 17, a day that has witnessed remarkable events throughout history, shaping the course of nations and cultures across the globe. One ...

In 2022, a 7.4 magnitude earthquake rattled the coast of Fukushima. Several tsunamis have hit Japan in its history. The most harrowing one took place in 2011 after a 9.0 magnitude earthquake shook ...

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 ...

Two of Japan's nuclear power plants were ... The Nankai Trough region has a history of powerful and deadly earthquakes. A 1946 quake off Shikoku claimed more than 1,300 lives.

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

A strong 6.8 magnitude struck near the city of Miyazaki in Japan on Monday, January 13. Following the earthquake in the Miyazaki prefecture, the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) issued a ...

Two of the ten most damaging earthquakes in recorded history happened on January 17th. This year is the thirtieth anniversary of Japan's Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake.

A strong earthquake rattled southern Japan on Monday, the United States Geological Survey is reporting. The notable quake registered a preliminary magnitude of 6.9, the USGS said and was recorded ...

Several of Japan's nuclear power plants were rattled by an earthquake on Monday. A tsunami warning was also issued after the magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck the Hyuga-nada Sea off the coast of the ...