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Japan's Massive Earthquake Leaves Behind Trail Of Death And Destruction - A Look at Major Quakes In 30 Years

An earthquake struck Japan's west coast on New Year's Day, killing at least a dozen people, and wrecking buildings and major roads. Japan accounts for about 20% of the world's earthquakes of magnitude 6 or greater, and each year experiences up to 2,000 quakes that can be felt by people.

Jan 02, 2024, 11:42 AM IST

Cracked Roads, Tsunami Waves: Massive Japan Earthquake Captured In Pics

TOKYO: A powerful earthquake and tsunami struck central Japan and its western coast on Monday, triggering warnings for residents to evacuate, knocking out power to thousands of homes and disrupting flights and rail services to the affected region. The quake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.6 triggered waves of around 1 metre along parts of the Sea of Japan coast with a larger wave expected, public broadcaster NHK reported. (Image and News Credit: Reuters)

Jan 01, 2024, 15:48 PM IST

Live Updates| Tsunami Hits Japan After Massive Earthquake Of 7.6 Magnitude

After the earthquake, tsunami struck the coastal regions of Japan, bringing nearly 5-meter-high waves to the Ishikawa region.

Jan 01, 2024, 13:46 PM IST

Magnitude 7.2 Earthquake Hits Alaska Peninsula, Tsunami Warning Issued

The US Tsunami Warning System issued a tsunami warning for South Alaska, the Alaska Peninsula and regions of the Pacific near to the earthquake.

Jul 16, 2023, 13:50 PM IST

Earthquake Of 6.2 Magnitude Jolts Eastern Japan, No Tsunami Warning Issued

Strong shaking was reported in Chiba and Ibaraki prefectures, but the USGS said there was little chance of serious damage or fatalities.

May 26, 2023, 17:01 PM IST

Earthquake of 7.7 magnitude jolts Indonesia's Tanimbar, seismologists warn of aftershocks

According to European Mediterranean Seismological Centre, aftershocks may occur in the next hours or days, however, there is no risk of a tsunami after the earthquake.

Jan 10, 2023, 06:43 AM IST

Earthquake of magnitude 7.2 jolts Port-Olry, Vanuatu, triggers tsunami warning

Vanuatu is home to about 280,000 people and is prone to natural disasters, with a half-dozen active volcanoes as well as regular cyclones and earthquakes.

Jan 08, 2023, 21:35 PM IST

2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami: A look back at one of the deadliest natural disasters that claimed over 2 lakh lives

In a span of just 20 minutes of massive earthquake in Indian ocean, humongous sea waves rising above over 100 feet crashed into capital city of Indonesia and killed over 170,000 people.

Dec 26, 2022, 09:47 AM IST

Earthquake felt under Bay of Bengal near Puri! A large part of Bangladesh shaken, BIG update on TSUNAMI alert

Earthquake: The media 'Dhaka Tribune' reported that by 9:05 am this earthquake caused tremors to be felt in large areas of Dhaka and Bangladesh. The epicenter was 529 km southwest of Dhaka, 340 km southwest of Cox's Bazar and 397 km southwest of Chittagong.

Dec 05, 2022, 12:05 PM IST

5.7 magnitude quake hits Kyushu region of Japan, no casualties reported

Kyushu is the southwesternmost of Japan's main islands and is known for active volcanoes, natural hot springs, and beaches.

Oct 02, 2022, 06:21 AM IST

Tsunami warning in Indian Ocean after 6.1 earthquake strikes coast of East Timor

The tsunami warning for the region was issued by the Indian Ocean Tsunami Warning and Mitigation System (IOTWMS).

May 27, 2022, 15:01 PM IST

Powerful earthquake strikes northeastern Japan kills 4, more than 90 injured

The Japan Meteorological Agency early Thursday lifted its low-risk advisory for a tsunami along the coasts of Fukushima and Miyagi prefectures. Tsunami waves of 30 centimeters (11 inches) reached shore in Ishinomaki, about 390 kilometers (242 miles) northeast of Tokyo.

Mar 17, 2022, 09:08 AM IST

Strong earthquake hits Japan off Fukushima coast, leaving two dead and reviving painful memories

Some 36,400 households in areas hard-hit by the tremor and serviced by Tohoku Electric Company were still without power on Thursday morning.

Mar 17, 2022, 07:21 AM IST

North Japan jolted by 7.3 magnitude earthquake, tsunami alert issued

The Japan Meteorological Agency issued a tsunami advisory for up to a meter (3-foot) sea surge in parts of Miyagi and Fukushima prefectures after 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit.

Mar 16, 2022, 21:09 PM IST

Earthquakes shake western Indonesia, Philippines; no tsunami warnings issued

A 6.4-magnitude earthquake also shook parts of the Philippine capital region and outlying provinces at dawn but there were no reported damages or injuries, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said.

Mar 14, 2022, 07:19 AM IST

Underwater volcanic eruption: Australia, New Zealand step up efforts to aid tsunami-hit Tonga

An underwater volcano off Tonga had erupted on Saturday and had triggered a tsunami on the shores of Tonga. It has cut off phone and internet lines for the entire island.

Jan 17, 2022, 06:54 AM IST