Massive 7.7 magnitude quake strikes Japan

Tokyo: Japan issued a special advisory on Monday warning of an increased risk of earthquakes at magnitude 8.0 or stronger, after a powerful jolt rattled the country's north and prompted a

M7.7 quake jolts northeastern Japan, tsunami of 80 cm seen on Pacific coast

A powerful quake with a magnitude of 7.7 struck northeastern and northern Japan on Monday, prompting the country's weather agency to

Six hurt but no serious damage from powerful quake that struck Japan on April 20

The jolt shook large buildings in the capital, hundreds of kilometres from the epicentre. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Japan eases tsunami warning after magnitude 7.7 quake, no immediate reports of casualties, damage

Two hours after the tremor tsunami waves as high as 80 cm had been detected. A tsunami warning was later downgraded to a tsunami advisory.

Mega-quake in Tokyo area may leave a million homeless, expert says

An urban disaster prevention expert in Japan says more than a million people may be left without homes for over half a year if a huge earthquake strikes areas around Tokyo.

Magnitude-4.8 earthquake jolts Tokyo and the Kanto region

An earthquake with an estimated magnitude of 4.8 struck Tokyo and outlying areas on Jan. 28 but no casualties or damage were reported.