Searchers find body in twin Japan quakes, raising toll to 45
Some 100,000 evacuees endured chilly weather and another large aftershock overnight that hit the southern island of Kyushu, near the city of Kumamoto.
Apr 19, 2016, 15:15 PM IST
After earthquake, 'mysterious foam' shocks people of Japan – See pics
In a very shocking incident, people of the earthquake-hit Japan's Fukuoka city saw a huge carpet of mysterious foamy bubbles on the streets.
Apr 17, 2016, 22:14 PM IST
Scores trapped as Japan quakes toll hits 41
Homes, roads and railway lines were swept away when huge hillsides collapsed as thousands of tonnes of mud was dislodged by the thunderous seismic tremors.
Apr 16, 2016, 17:45 PM IST
Japan quake breaches the historic walls of 400-year old Kumamoto Castle
The deadly earthquakes that struck the southern Japanese island of Kyushu on Thursday and Saturday breached the walls of Kumamoto Castle which had previously withstood bombardment and fire in its four centuries of existence.
Apr 16, 2016, 15:16 PM IST
Death toll from latest Japan quake jumps to 18: Officials
The toll from a second powerful quake in southern Japan jumped to 18 on Saturday, officials said, adding to nine killed earlier.
Apr 16, 2016, 12:19 PM IST
Second deadly earthquake hits southern Japan, rescuers race against time
Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said rescue efforts were critical with wet weather forecast overnight, which could further damage weakened buildings and cause landslides.
Apr 16, 2016, 10:26 AM IST
Earthquake in Japan today: Powerful 7.0 quake strikes near Kumamoto, tsunami advisory lifted
A powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 7.0 struck Japan on Friday night. According to media reports, a tsunami warning has also been issued.
Apr 15, 2016, 22:29 PM IST
Aftershocks rattle southwestern Japan after quake kills nine
More than 44,000 people initially fled to schools and community centres, some spending the night outside after the first quake hit around 9:30 p.m.
Apr 15, 2016, 13:22 PM IST
Rescuers scramble for survivors after deadly quake hits Japan
Tens of thousands of people fled their homes after the 6.5-magnitude quake struck the southwestern island of Kyushu on Thursday night.
Apr 15, 2016, 10:26 AM IST
Japan's Mt Aso erupts, spews smoke 700 metres into air
Monday's eruption marked the first time Mt. Aso had erupted since October 23, with the latest eruption sending plumes of smoke about 700 metres above the first crater of Mt. Nakadake, which is one of the five peaks comprising the volcano.
Dec 07, 2015, 11:16 AM IST
