A new estimate from the Japanese government has revealed that if an earthquake of magnitude 7 or higher, known as a "capital ...

A powerful 7.5-magnitude earthquake shook northeastern Japan late on Monday, prompting orders for about 90,000 residents to evacuate and tsunami warnings that hours later were downgraded to advisories ...

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

A Japanese government panel estimates that a powerful earthquake striking directly beneath Tokyo could kill up to 18,000 ...

The government’s latest projection is over 20% lower than the previous one made in 2013 due to preparations made since then.

Answer: It refers to a large earthquake occurring beneath the greater Tokyo area. The region's complex geological structure, ...

A powerful earthquake that has a high probability of occurring beneath Tokyo and nearby areas within the next few decades ...

A 7.6-magnitude Japan earthquake injured 23, prompted evacuations, and triggered tsunami warnings before they were lifted. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Japan is among the most earthquake-prone nations in the world, due to its location along the volatile Pacific Ring of Fire.

There is a roughly 70% chance of a magnitude 7 quake occurring beneath Tokyo within the next 30 years. Read more at ...