A tsunami warning has been lifted for Tonga after a strong 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck near the Pacific Island country.

Japan sees about an 80 per cent chance of a magnitude 8 to 9 earthquake along a seabed zone known as the Nankai Trough.

Over the past 1,400 years, megaquakes in the Nankai Trough have struck every 100 to 200 years, with the most recent occurring ...

Whether it's a powerful earthquake, a devastating tsunami, a relentless flood, or a destructive hurricane, these events leave ...

A strong 7.0 magnitude earthquake has hit near the Pacific nation of Tonga and an initial tsunami warning was lifted hours later.

Tokyo: A “megaquake” and subsequent tsunami could cause as many as 298,000 deaths in Japan and damage costing up to $2 ...

Trending World The Nankai Trough, where two tectonic plates meet in the Pacific Ocean, has been the epicentre of some major ...

Tokyo: A massive earthquake and tsunami along Japan’s Nankai Trough could result in up to 298,000 deaths and economic losses ...

A megaquake in Japan could result in up to 298,000 deaths and $2 trillion in damages, according to new government estimates.