Earthquake hits Earth thrice in 3 days; check its impact and what experts have to say
Accessing the situation, senior geologists stress upon having a proper disaster management plan to deal with any emergency, as it is not possible to predict quakes. Delhi and several states in India were recently hit by a massive jolt measuring 6.3 on Richter scale, with its epicenter in Tajikistan.
Feb 14, 2021, 21:55 PM IST
Three strong quakes in 3 days jolt earth, here's what experts have to say
As 3 major earthquakes shake the world in the span of 72 hours, many apprehend some big temblor is due. On Friday (February 13), Delhi and its adjoining areas were hit by a 6.3 massive jolt, which had epicenter in Tajikistan.
Feb 14, 2021, 14:09 PM IST
Japan earthquake brings back memories of deadly 2011 tsunami, first-hand account of people
The 7.3 magnitude quake struck shortly before midnight on Saturday (February 13) and cracked walls, shattered windows and set off a landslide in Fukushima, Japan the area closest to the epicentre. More than 100 people were injured. No deaths were reported.
Feb 14, 2021, 13:11 PM IST
Magnitude 9 earthquake, 30-meter tsunami could hit northern Japan, says government panel
A Japanese government panel on Tuesday (April 21) warned that tsunami as high as 30 meters could hit Hokkaido in northern part of the country and Iwate in the northeast if a magnitude 9 earthquake occurs along sea trenches off the Pacific coast of Japan.
Apr 22, 2020, 14:11 PM IST
Strong earthquake strikes northwest Japan, triggers small tsunami, power cuts
The magnitude 6.4 quake, according to the US Geological Survey (USGS), lasted for as long as 20 seconds and damage included a landslide that struck a road, according to public broadcaster NHK.
Jun 19, 2019, 06:40 AM IST
Morning Breaking: New coastal research vessel SAGAR TARA launched
Titagarh Wagons Ltd, the flagship company of the Titagarh Group, has launched the first of the coastal research vessels, ‘Sagar Tara’. The vessel was built for the National Institute of Ocean Technology under the Union Ministry of Earth Sciences.
Dec 26, 2018, 09:00 AM IST
At least 19 missing, 120 injured after earthquake in Japan's Hokkaido
A powerful earthquake triggered a landslide that engulfed houses on Japan`s northern island of Hokkaido early on Thursday, television footage showed, injuring and trapping dozens of people and cutting power to millions across Hokkaido.
Sep 06, 2018, 06:48 AM IST
2 dead, 120 injured in Japan earthquake
Multiple houses were buried by landslides and rescue work is underway for those still missing, Japan's public broadcaster NHK said.
Sep 06, 2018, 06:46 AM IST
Earthquake of magnitude 5.6 hits Japan, no immediate tsunami warning
The US Geological Survey (USGS) said the quake measured magnitude 5.6 on the Richter scale and was 12.1 kilometres deep.
Aug 07, 2018, 23:10 PM IST
Strong earthquake rocks Japan's Osaka, several feared dead
An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.9 rocked Osaka prefecture, western Japan at 7.58 a.m local time, Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) said on Monday.
Jun 18, 2018, 07:38 AM IST
Strong earthquake injures 2, knocks off roof tiles in Japan
The magnitude 5.6 quake struck about 7 AM at a shallow depth of 7 kilometers (4 miles) in Nagano prefecture, the Japan Meteorological Agency said.
Jun 25, 2017, 12:22 PM IST
5.5-magnitude quake strikes near Japan's east coast: USGS
A 5.5-magnitude earthquake hit near Japan`s east coast on Saturday, the US Geological Survey said.
Dec 31, 2016, 05:51 AM IST
Japan hit by 6.3-magnitude earthquake
An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.3 rocked Japan`s Ibaraki prefecture at 9.38 p.m. (local time) on Wednesday, leaving two people slightly injured.
Dec 29, 2016, 02:01 AM IST
6.1 magnitude quake hits Japan
An earthquake of magnitude 6.1 struck off Fukushima early on Thursday, Japan meteorological agency here said. No tsunami warnings were issued.
Nov 24, 2016, 09:50 AM IST
Japan lifts tsunami warning along northeast coast after powerful earthquake
Japan accounts for about 20 percent of the world`s earthquakes of magnitude 6 or greater.
Nov 22, 2016, 08:50 AM IST
Magnitude 7.3 quake jolts Japan, tsunami warning issued
An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.3 struck northeastern Japan's Fukushima on Tuesday, a weather agency said.
Nov 22, 2016, 06:17 AM IST
Southern Japan rocked by 5.7 magnitude quake
In Japan, an earthquake of 5.7 magnitude struck southern Okinawa Island and a chain of neighbouring islands today.
Sep 26, 2016, 15:58 PM IST
Tokyo jolted by third quake in four days
Tokyo was struck by a third quake in four days on today, but there were no reports of damage or casualties.
Jul 20, 2016, 09:41 AM IST
Quake measuring 6.1 strikes off eastern Japan: USGS
An earthquake measuring 6.1 magnitude struck off northeastern Japan on Wednesday, the U.S. Geological Survey said. There was no immediate tsunami warning, or reports of damage or casualties.
Apr 20, 2016, 23:30 PM IST
Japan declares nuclear reactors safe after quake
Japan`s atomic regulator on Monday said there is no need to shut down the country`s only operating nuclear station on southwestern Kyushu island, where a series of quakes killed more than 40 people and damaged infrastructure.
Apr 18, 2016, 10:12 AM IST
