Earthquake strikes southwestern Japan: No tsunami warnings issued

Earthquake strikes southwestern Japan: No tsunami warnings issued

A significant earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.3 struck off southwestern Japan on Wednesday night, as reported by the US Geological Survey (USGS), while the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) recorded a slightly higher magnitude of 6.4. Despite the substantial tremor, no major damage or tsunami warnings have been reported following the earthquake. The epicenter […]

Powerful 7.5 magnitude earthquake strikes near Taiwan, triggers tsunami warnings in Japan

Powerful 7.5 magnitude earthquake strikes near Taiwan, triggers tsunami warnings in Japan

In a significant seismic event that has drawn global attention, a powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 7.5 struck near Taiwan, prompting tsunami warnings for southern Japanese islands, including Miyakojima Island. The Japan Meteorological Agency issued alerts early on Wednesday, forecasting tsunami waves as high as three metres (10 feet). The epicenter of the quake […]

5.8 magnitude earthquake strikes Eastern Japan: Analysis and implications

5.8 magnitude earthquake strikes Eastern Japan: Analysis and implications

In a significant seismic event, a 5.8 magnitude earthquake jolted eastern Japan on Thursday, March 14, drawing attention from several major geological monitoring agencies worldwide. According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, the quake occurred at 8:44 PM IST, with coordinates pinpointing its epicenter at 37.20 degrees latitude and 141.00 longitude, and a depth of 68 […]