Japan Quake

Quake Hits Off Japan's Fukushima, No Damage Or Tsunami Risk Reported

World News | Agence France-Presse | Thursday July 20, 2017

A moderately strong earthquake struck off the coast of Japan's Fukushima on Thursday but no fresh damage to the crippled nuclear power plant there was reported and there was no risk of a tsunami, officials said.

5.2-Magnitude Quake Hits Central Japan, No Tsunami Warning

World News | Agence France-Presse | Sunday June 25, 2017

A 5.2-magnitude earthquake struck central Japan Sunday morning but there was no tsunami warning, Japanese and US authorities said.

Offshore Quake Causes Tsunamis, Nuclear Worries In Japan

World News | Associated Press | Tuesday November 22, 2016

Coastal residents fled to higher ground as a powerful earthquake sent a series of moderate tsunamis toward Japan's northeastern shore on Tuesday and fueled concerns about the Fukushima nuclear power plant destroyed by a much larger tsunami five year ago.

Japan Lifts Tsunami Warning Along Northeast Coast After Quake: Government

World News | Agence France-Presse | Tuesday November 22, 2016

The Japanese government on Tuesday lifted its tsunami warning for the northeast coast of the country after a powerful earthquake shook the region earlier in the day.

Tsunami Hits Japan After Strong Earthquake, Fukushima Nuclear Plant Briefly Disrupted

World News | Reuters | Tuesday November 22, 2016

A powerful earthquake rocked northern Japan on Tuesday, briefly disrupting cooling functions at a nuclear plant and generating a tsunami that hit the same region devastated by a massive quake, tsunami and nuclear disaster in 2011.

6.9 Earthquake Hits Japan, Triggers Fukushima Tsunami

World News | Agence France-Presse | Tuesday November 22, 2016

A powerful 6.9-magnitude earthquake hit northeastern Japan on Tuesday, triggering tsunamis along the coast including a one-metre (3.3-foot) wave that crashed ashore at the stricken Fukushima nuclear power plant.

Strong 6.4 Quake Hits Eastern Japan

World News | Agence France-Presse | Friday September 23, 2016

A strong earthquake struck off the coast of eastern Japan on Friday, though there were no immediate reports of injuries or damage.

Japan Hit By Magnitude 6.0 Earthquake, No Tsunami Warning

World News | Agence France-Presse | Saturday August 20, 2016

Japan was hit by a strong earthquake for the second straight day today, though there were no immediate reports of damage or injuries, officials said.

Magnitude 5.6 Quake Hits Off Northern Japan

World News | Agence France-Presse | Monday August 15, 2016

A magnitude 5.6 undersea earthquake struck Japan today off the coast of Fukushima prefecture, though there were no immediate reports of damages.

Sony's Profit Falls On Yen, Lagging Cellphones, Japan Quake

Associated Press | Friday July 29, 2016

The Japanese electronics and entertainment giant reported Friday that April-June sales slipped nearly 11 per cent year-on-year to 1.6 trillion yen ($15.7 billion).

Tokyo Shaken By 2nd Earthquake In 3 Days

World News | Agence France-Presse | Tuesday July 19, 2016

Tokyo was hit by its second quake in three days on today, giving the capital's skyscrapers a shake but there were no reports of damage or casualties.

Earthquake Of Magnitude 5.0 Hits Tokyo And Eastern Japan

World News | Reuters | Sunday July 17, 2016

An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.0 struck eastern Japan on Sunday, Japan's Meteorological Agency and the US Geological Survey (USGS) said, rattling buildings in Tokyo.

Earthquake Of Magnitude 5.3 In Japan's Hokkaido, No Tsunami Danger

World News | Reuters | Thursday June 16, 2016

An earthquake of magnitude 5.3 jolted Japan's northernmost main island of Hokkaido on Thursday, but there was no danger of a tsunami and no immediate report of injuries or major damage.

Sony Sees Weaker-Than-Expected Annual Profit On Quake Damage

Thomson Reuters | Tuesday May 24, 2016

Japan's Sony Corp on Tuesday forecast weaker-than-expected earnings this year after partially halting production of its cash-cow image sensors last month to assess earthquake damage to its factory.

Tokyo Races Against Quake That Will Shake World On 'X' Day

World News | Finbarr Flynn, Katsuyo Kuwako, Bloomberg | Monday May 2, 2016

There's nothing comical about this manga comic: office building windows shatter, trains derail and cars plunge from buckling bridges. It all happens at 4:35 p.m. on a day dubbed "Tokyo's X Day."

Why So Many Japan Quake Victims Have 'Economy-Class' Syndrome

World News | Andy Sharp, Bloomberg | Wednesday April 27, 2016

One dangerous consequence of the Japan quake is that people are increasingly being diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis, or "economy-class syndrome," from sitting in the same position for hours at a time.

Cries Of A Baby Lead Family To Sleep In Car After Japan Quake

World News | Monami Yui, Takashi Amano, Emi Urabe, The Bloomberg | Wednesday April 20, 2016

The nighttime cries of his two-week-old daughter caused Takuya Ichihara and his family to sleep in their car rather than at the evacuation center they've been calling home since the earthquakes struck southern Japan less than a week ago.

Magnitude 5.8 Quake Hits Southern Japan

World News | Reuters | Monday April 18, 2016

An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.8 hit the Kumamoto prefecture in southern Japan on Monday, the Japan Meteorological Agency said.

Social Networks Offer Comfort, Confusion in Japan Quake

Agence France-Presse | Monday April 18, 2016

Apart from providing comfort, the networks were also conduits for racist scaremongering and rumours about escaped zoo animals.

Global Shares Follow Oil Down After Doha Disappointment

Thomson Reuters | Monday April 18, 2016

A dive in oil prices sent stock markets lower on Monday after producers meeting in Qatar failed to agree on a plan to curb global supply, quashing the more optimistic tone which prevailed for much of the past week.

Japan Quake Rattles Markets As Factories Shut; Survivors Queue For Food

World News | Reuters | Monday April 18, 2016

The Japanese share market fell more than 3 percent on Monday after a series of earthquakes measuring up to 7.3 magnitude struck a southern manufacturing hub, killing at least 42 people and forcing major companies to close factories.

Disruptions From Quakes Hit Japan Economy

Associated Press | Monday April 18, 2016

Earthquakes that have paralyzed parts of southern Japan are having ripple effects far beyond the disaster zone, with auto makers and other manufacturers suspending output in other areas due to disruptions in supplies of parts.

Japan Quake Rattles Markets as Factories Shut

Thomson Reuters | Monday April 18, 2016

The Japanese share market plunged 3 per cent on Monday after a series of earthquakes measuring up to 7.3 magnitude struck a southern manufacturing hub, killing at least 42 people and forcing major companies to close factories.

Japan Quake Breaches Historic Walls Of 400-Year-Old Kumamoto Castle

World News | Reuters | Saturday April 16, 2016

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.

Japan Marks 5th Anniversary Of Quake, Tsunami Disaster With Moment Of Silence

World News | Agence France-Presse | Friday March 11, 2016

Japan paused today to mark five years since an offshore earthquake spawned a monster tsunami that left about 18,500 people dead or missing along its northeastern coast and sparked the worst nuclear disaster in a quarter century.

Japan 'Robo' Dogs Eyed for Quake Rescue Missions

Agence France-Presse | Friday March 4, 2016

Ten-year-old Gonta helped search for survivors after the massive 9.0 magnitude earthquake and tsunami on March 11, 2011.

Japan Warns Residents as Small Tsunami Waves Hit Coast

World News | Agence France-Presse | Friday September 18, 2015

About a dozen small tsunami waves hit Japan on Friday more than 24 hours after a powerful quake struck offshore in Chile, prompting local authorities to advise residents to keep away from the coast.

Minor Tsunami Hits Japan After Chile Earthquake

World News | Agence France-Presse | Friday September 18, 2015

A minor tsunami was monitored in northern Japan early on Friday after a powerful quake struck off Chile, Japanese authorities said.

Japan Warned to Stay Vigilant for 'Big One' After Powerful Earthquake

World News | Agence France-Presse | Sunday May 31, 2015

Seismologists today warned Japan to stay vigilant for the next "Big One" after a powerful 7.8-magnitude earthquake hit off the coast of the quake-prone nation, injuring a dozen people.

Mild Tremors Felt in Delhi After Strong 7.8 Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Japan

Delhi News | Agencies | Saturday May 30, 2015

Mild tremors were felt in New Delhi this evening.