The fault that produced the earthquake lies between two pieces of hard rock sandwiching a slippery clay layer, allowing for ...

Japanese authorities lifted tsunami warnings after a 7.5-magnitude earthquake struck northeastern regions, injuring 30 and forcing evacuations. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes ...

According to a study published in the journal Science, researchers can now explain why the earthquake off the Japanese coast ...

A barnacle-covered fishing boat that washed ashore this month in Crescent City has been confirmed as the first debris from the 2011 tsunami in Japan to reach California's shores. The National Oceanic ...

The quake struck the country's north just days after a 7.5-magnitude earthquake in the same region injured 50 people.

Japanese officials issued tsunami warnings and evacuation orders for the country’s northeast coast on Monday after a magnitude 7.6 earthquake struck 80 kilometers off the coast at 11:15 P.M. local ...

Japan issued a megaquake advisory Tuesday after a magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck the northern part of the country, causing 34 mostly mild injuries and some damage to roads and buildings. The ...

TOKYO (AP) — A powerful 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck off northern Japan late Monday, injuring 23 people and triggering a tsunami in Pacific coast communities, officials said. Authorities warned of ...

A powerful magnitude earthquake has hit off the northeastern coast of Japan, with officials warning tsunami waves could hit the country. Watch and follow live.

TOKYO -- Japan on Friday issued a tsunami advisory after a 6.7 magnitude earthquake shook the country’s northeast, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency. The quake occurred off the east coast ...

A powerful 7. 6-magnitude earthquake struck late Monday off northern Japan, triggering a tsunami of up to 70 centimeters (27 inches) in Pacific coast communities and warnings of potentially higher ...