Japan is one of the most earthquake-prone countries in the world, with officials estimating an 80% chance of a magnitude 8 to 9 earthquake along the Nankai Trough, a seismic zone off the country’s ...

The Nankai Trough is historically known for triggering massive quakes every 150 years, and scientists argue we are overdue for another occurrence. Real-world examples of similar seismic events show ...

PM (local time) on April 2, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency. No immediate reports of casualties or significant ...

The U.S. Geologic Survey (USGS) insists that earthquake forecasting is not possible. Thus, the agency only calculates the ...

Small tremors often precede a major earthquake — what we call foreshocks. And right now, we're seeing a lot of them. In the ...

Don’t worry: It’s general enough to apply to the rest of Japan. But for busy people, here’s a summary of things you should know about what to do before, during and after an earthquake in Japan.

On March 28, 2025, a powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar near Mandalay, causing widespread devastation. The tremors were felt across Southeast Asia, significantly impacting neighboring ...

Seismologist Dr. Ferial Burbaie said the earthquake, which struck the eastern part of Saudi Arabia -- 250 kilometers from ...

Japan plans to invest over 20 trillion yen ($134 billion) in the five years from fiscal 2026 to enhance the country's ...

An NHK survey has found that many municipalities across Japan are unprepared for disaster-related deaths. Disaster-related deaths refer those who survive the initial earthquake or tsunami, but die ...

While recent earthquakes have not directly impacted Sri Lanka, the Geological Survey & Mines Bureau has urged authorities and the public to remain vigilant regarding seismic activity in the region ...

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