A long-feared monster earthquake off the coast of California, Oregon and Washington could cause some areas to sink by more ...

Modelling has predicted a “megaquake” could kill almost 300,000 people and wipe $2.8 trillion from Japan’s economy, according to a doomsday announcement from its government.

Japan, a country well-acquainted with seismic activity, experiences roughly 1,500 earthquakes annually due to its location on ...

The Japanese government has issued an urgent warning over the catastrophic damage which could be caused by an impending megaquake. Experts now believe there is an 80 per cent chance of a magnitude ...

The Japanese government has issued a chilling warning over a 'megaquake' that could lead to nearly 300,000 deaths and economic collapse. A new Japanese report suggests there is an estimated 70 to ...

The Japanese government has warned of catastrophic economic damage and nearly 300,000 deaths when the next "megaquake" hits the archipelagic nation, according to a new estimation released on Monday.

A cherry blossom viewing party held here on March 30 was not a typical “hanami” event, given its theme of “avoiding death.” ...

Ryan Chan is a Newsweek reporter based in Hong Kong, where he previously had over a decade of experience at a local newspaper, covering China and current events around the world. His focus is on ...

Scientists say it is extremely difficult to predict quakes. But in January, a government panel said the probability of such a megaquake in the next 30 years has marginally increased, with a 75 to ...