Powerful 6.3-magnitude earthquake strikes off Japan

The USGS put the epicentre of the quake in a channel that separates the islands of Kyushu and Shikoku, about 18 kilometres (11 miles) west of Uwajima, at a depth of about 25 kilometres. "In areas the ... Read More

Japan earthquake: Millions on high alert after 6.4 tremor leaves streets piled with rubble

Millions of people in Japan are on high alert after a 6.4 magnitude has hit the country with images showing buildings swaying from the tremor and rubble has been left in the streets ... Read More

Powerful Earthquake In Taiwan Shakes Buildings Off Foundations

a Taiwanese-controlled island off the coast of China. Multiple aftershocks were felt in Taipei in the hour after the initial quake. The USGS said one of the subsequent quakes was 6.5 magnitude and ... Read More

Magnitude 6.3 Earthquake Hits Western Japan: USGS

An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.3 struck off southwestern Japan on Wednesday night, the US Geological Survey said, but there were no tsunami warnings or reports of damage. Read More

Earthquake today: Magnitude 6.3 quake hits western Japan, no tsunami warning

The USGS put the epicentre of the quake in a channel that separates the islands of Kyushu and Shikoku, about 18 kilometres (11 miles) west of Uwajima, at a depth of about 25 kilometres ... Read More

A strong earthquake in Japan leaves 9 people with minor injuries

Japanese authorities say that a strong earthquake that struck the country's southwest Japan has left nine people with minor injuries ... Read More

70 miners trapped in two coal mines after powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake

Taiwan ese authorities have said 70 miners are trapped in two coal mines after a powerful earthquake rocked the island. Nine people are dead and over 900 have been injured after Taiwan ’s strongest ... Read More

Tsunami threat largely passes after strong earthquake strikes Taiwan

A powerful earthquake rocked the entire island of Taiwan early Wednesday, collapsing buildings in a city and creating a tsunami that washed ashore on Japanese islands. (TVBS via AP) TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP ... Read More

Four dead, more than 700 injured in most powerful Taiwan quake in 25 years

"The earthquake is close to land and it's shallow. It's felt all over Taiwan and offshore islands," said ... relief assistance", state news agency Xinhua said. Fabrication at Taiwan Semiconductor ... Read More

Magnitude 6.3 quake hits western Japan, no tsunami warning

An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.3 struck off southwestern Japan tonight, the US Geological Survey said, but there were no tsunami warnings or reports of damage. The USGS put the ... Read More