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Hundreds of flights cancelled as Typhoon Dujuan nears Japan

Typhoon Dujuan forced the cancellation of at least 275 flights in Japan on Monday as it approached Tokyo with strong winds and warnings of potentially record-breaking rainfall. More than 4,000 households lost power in Chiba, while railway services were disrupted and the Tokyo Game Show, a major music festival and…

The Economic Times · Sep 21

Magnitude 6.0 earthquake hits Japan's Hokkaido hours after 5.9 magnitude quake injures over 40 near Tokyo

Japan was hit by two earthquakes on Sunday, including a 6.0-magnitude quake off northern Hokkaido late in the evening, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency. No tsunami warning was issued.

The Economic Times · Aug 23

Japan hit by 5.9 magnitude earthquake, tremors felt Tokyo

A strong 5.9 magnitude earthquake rattled the coast of Japan’s Honshu island early Sunday. The quake's epicenter was situated deep below the southern region of Ibaraki Prefecture, resulting in noticeable tremors. Thankfully, there was no tsunami warning issued after this significant tremor, which was felt as far away as Tokyo…

The Times of India · Aug 22

Many feared dead after quake leaves shoppers trapped in Japanese mall

Police received reports of an explosion at the Aeon Mall outlet in the Kumamoto region but the force did not provide information on damage or any casualties.

Euronews · 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

Japan hit by 6.1-magnitude earthquake days after strong Iwate tremor, no tsunami threat

A magnitude 6.1 earthquake jolted Japan's Iwate Prefecture coast early Sunday, following a series of recent tremors. While no tsunami risk or immediate damage was reported, authorities are urging residents to remain vigilant due to the ongoing seismic activity. This latest quake occurred in an area previously hit by a…

The Times of India · Jun 28

Earthquake today: 6.1 magnitude quake hits Japan, Meteorological Agency warns of more quakes may follow, will Mount Fuji erupt?

Earthquake today: Japan is prone to quakes and tsunami. A series of quakes have hit lately, including a 7.2 magnitude quake that struck on Thursday in the area close to Sunday's quake.

The Economic Times · Jun 28

Magnitude 6.9 quake hits northern Japan, no tsunami warning

A powerful magnitude 6.9 earthquake jolted northern Japan, shaking homes and disrupting bullet train services. While felt as far as Tokyo, authorities reported no casualties or tsunami threats. The quake, striking off Iwate prefecture, registered a strong intensity in Aomori. Japan, situated on the Pacific "Ring of Fire," experiences frequent…

The Economic Times · Jun 25

Storm Jangmi batters Japan: Heavy rain, strong winds causes widespread disruption, leaves 60,000 houses without power

Tropical storm Jangmi battered Japan on Wednesday with heavy rain and strong winds, causing widespread disruption and extensive property damage. The storm left nearly 60,000 households without power as authorities warned of worsening weather conditions.

The Times of India · Jun 3