The Latest Breaking News from Japan Meteorological Agency

Magnitude 7.0 earthquake strikes deep beneath Pacific near Japan, country’s meteorological agency says

There was no threat of a tsunami, the Japan Meteorological Agency says

The Independent UK · Oct 25

Japan issued a 9.9 magnitude earthquake alert, but ground didn't shake: What happened

An "alert" indicating a massive magnitude-9.9 earthquake sent shockwaves of fear across Japan on Friday afternoon. Just eight minutes after its issuance, the Japan Meteorological Agency retracted the warning, which had been triggered by a lesser magnitude-6.9 quake off the Kamchatka Peninsula in Russia. Although the alert caused temporary disruptions…

The Times of India · Oct 16

UK Foreign Office issues Godzilla El Niño travel warning for Londoners heading to these countries

For Londoners planning a Christmas getaway or winter holiday, it’s worth checking now how your travel plans could be affected by a powerful El Niño

Evening Standard · Oct 7

Magnitude 5.9 earthquake strikes Japan’s Tokyo region injuring at least 37

Japan Meteorological Agency urges residents to use caution against another possible moderate earthquake for about a week

The Independent UK · Aug 23

A moderate earthquake shakes Japan, injuring more than 30 people in the Tokyo region

A moderate earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.9 has rattled eastern Japan, including the Tokyo area, but no tsunami warning was issued

The Independent UK · Aug 23

Heavy rain soaks eastern Japan, prompting highest-level warning

Eastern Japan experienced torrential rain on Thursday, causing landslides and power outages. The Japan Meteorological Agency issued its highest-level heavy rain warning for Chiba. Over 100,000 households were urged to evacuate due to the severe weather conditions. Hundreds of people were stranded as train services were suspended across the region.…

The Economic Times · Aug 13

Kyushu's Ground Shakes Again, and Kumamoto Faces the Rubble of Its Own Recovery

Kumamoto's quake toll has risen to 38 as search operations end, power returns, and water and rail outages stretch on for weeks.

Latin Times · Aug 3

Kumamoto's Nightmare Repeats: Mall Collapse, Missing Workers as Kyushu Earthquake Claims First Lives

A shallow Kyushu quake killed two, trapped mall workers in Kumamoto, and triggered a brief tsunami scare — here's what's confirmed and what's still shifting.

Latin Times · Jul 28

Powerful 7.1-magnitude earthquake hits southern Japan; tsunami warning issued

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The Times of India · Jul 28

Japan's 7.1 quake leaves 50+ injured, several feared dead; tsunami warning lifted

A powerful 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck southwestern Japan, triggering a tsunami warning. Thousands of homes lost power, and roads and buildings sustained significant damage. Multiple people were trapped and presumed dead inside a collapsed shopping mall. Authorities deployed soldiers to assist with disaster recovery efforts in the affected region. Residents…

The Economic Times · Jul 28