earthquake

S. Korea protests Japan tsunami advisory inclusion of disputed islands

SEOUL, Jan 2, 2024 (AFP) - South Korea on Tuesday said it has lodged a "stern" protest against Tokyo's inclusion…

At least 48 dead after monster Japan quake

By Fred Mery with Hiroshi Hiyama in Tokyo WAJIMA, Japan, Jan 2, 2024 (AFP) - Japanese rescuers battled the clock…

Race against time after deadly Japan quake

By Tomohiro OSAKI KANAZAWA, Japan, Jan 2, 2024 (AFP) - Japanese rescuers battled against the clock and powerful aftershocks Tuesday…

Japan hit by 155 quakes since Monday: meteorological office

TOKYO, Jan 2, 2024 (AFP) - Japan has been hit since Monday by 155 earthquakes including a 7.6-magnitude jolt and…

Major Japan quake kills six, triggers tsunami waves

TOKYO, Jan 1, 2024 (AFP) - At least six people died in a major earthquake that struck central Japan on…

Major Japan quake triggers tsunami waves, residents told to run

TOKYO, Jan 1, 2024 (AFP) - Tsunami waves over a metre high hit central Japan on Monday after a series…

Total of 21 quakes above 4.0 magnitude hit Japan: Met office

TOKYO, Jan 1, 2024 (AFP) - A succession of 21 earthquakes registering 4.0 magnitude or stronger struck central Japan in…

UPDATE: Fareastern Russia on ‘alert’ due to tsunami risk

MOSCOW, Jan 1, 2024 (AFP) - Russia's Sakhalin island and the Pacific city of Vladivostok were on "alert" Monday to…

Major highways closed near epicentre of Japan quakes

TOKYO, Jan 1, 2024 (AFP) - Several major highways were closed on Monday around the epicentre of a series of…

URGENT: Japan says no abnormalities reported in nuclear plants after quakes

  TOKYO, Jan 1, 2024 (AFP) - No abnormalities have been reported so far after a series of major earthquakes…

Major Japan quake prompts tsunami warning, residents told to run

TOKYO, Jan 1, 2024 (AFP) - A powerful 7.5 earthquake hit central Japan on Monday, the USGS said, prompting tsunami…

URGENT: Five-metre tsunami waves possible for 300km along Japan coast: agencies

TOKYO, Jan 1, 2024 (AFP) - Hazardous tsunami waves of up to five metres were possible along the north coast…

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