Geologists don't have a crystal ball that can foresee future earthquakes, but seismic specialists in the Japanese government ...

Such a jolt could potentially have a devastating 8-9 magnitude, trigger colossal tsunamis and kill several hundred thousand people, experts say.

The Japanese government warns of an 80% chance of a magnitude 8-9 earthquake in the Nankai Trough within 30 years. Experts ...

A strong earthquake measuring a preliminary magnitude of 6.9 has rattled southwestern Japan. The Japan Meteorological Agency said Monday that tsunami advisories were issued for Miyazaki Prefecture, ...

Heavy damage to the busy harbour area dealt a severe blow to Kobe's economy, sparking a population exodus over the following ...

A strong earthquake struck southwestern Japan, the U.S. Geological Survey said, prompting authorities to issue a tsunami ...

Several of Japan's nuclear power plants were rattled by an earthquake on Monday. A tsunami warning was also issued after the magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck the Hyuga-nada Sea off the coast of the ...

Japan's space agency signed an agreement on Friday with Kumamoto Prefecture to realize the practical application of a progr ...

Japan's Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) has signed an agreement with Kumamoto prefecture to further develop a programme ...

Japan issued a tsunami advisory after a magnitude 6.6 earthquake struck the southwest ... revised to 6.6. There were no immediate reports of damage. Residents in some coastal areas were told ...