Earthquakes

Japanese nuclear reactor which survived earthquake that badly damaged Fukushima power plant restarts

TOKYO -- A Japanese nuclear reactor which survived a massive 2011 earthquake and tsunami that badly damaged the nearby Fukushima…

3 weeks ago

Japan’s beloved former Empress Michiko marks her 90th birthday as she recovers from a broken leg

TOKYO -- Japan’s beloved former Empress Michiko received greetings from her relatives and palace officials to celebrate her 90th birthday…

1 month ago

A magnitude 6.2 earthquake strikes off Costa Rica’s Pacific coast

A magnitude-6.2 earthquake shook parts of Costa Rica on Saturday but appears not to have caused any serious damage.The U.S.…

1 month ago

Survivors grapple with aid cuts and the Taliban a year after massive Afghan earthquake

KABUL, Afghanistan -- People had just seconds to flee their homes when the terrifying sound of earth cracking open reverberated…

2 months ago

Ontario earthquake shakes parts of Southern California – NBC Los Angeles

2024-10-02 09:50:03 Shaking was reported in communities east of Los Angeles early Tuesday afternoon due to a magnitude-3.1 earthquake in…

2 months ago

Small tsunami waves splash ashore on remote Japanese islands

TOKYO -- Small tsunami waves splashed ashore on remote Japanese islands Tuesday morning after an earthquake that may have been…

2 months ago

3.6 magnitude earthquake shakes Malibu area – NBC Los Angeles

2024-09-17 01:20:03 A magnitude-3.6 earthquake rattled the Malibu area early Monday, according to the US Geological Survey. The earthquake was reported…

2 months ago

2 earthquakes strike off the coast of British Columbia, but no damage reported

VANCOUVER, British Columbia -- Two earthquakes struck off the northern coast of the Canadian province of British Columbia Sunday but…

2 months ago

Malibu earthquake shakes Southern California – NBC Los Angeles

2024-09-12 23:25:03 An earthquake centered in the Malibu area produced shaking Thursday morning in widespread parts of Southern California from…

2 months ago

Back to back earthquakes rattle Ontario – NBC Los Angeles

2024-09-08 01:05:02 Two earthquakes with magnitudes 3.5 and 3.9 rattled the Inland Empire on Saturday. The United States Geological Survey…

3 months ago

Preliminary 6.1-magnitude earthquake rattles Taiwan – NBC Los Angeles

2024-08-16 17:20:02 A preliminary 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck the east coast of Taiwan Thursday afternoon, the U.S. Geological Survey said. The…

3 months ago

What is a megaquake and why Japan has issued an advisory

2024-08-16 08:20:03 TOKYO (AP) — Japan, one of the most earthquake-prone nations on earth, issued its first-ever “megaquake advisory” last…

3 months ago

Japan ends ‘megaquake’ special caution week after finding no immediate risk

TOKYO -- Japan’s government Thursday ended a weeklong information campaign urging caution and preparedness for a possible “megaquake” — an…

3 months ago

Latest Southern California quake hit most destructive fault – NBC Los Angeles

2024-08-14 17:10:02 The 4.4 magnitude earthquake that was felt in many Southern California cities Monday fell on the Puente Hills…

3 months ago

Earthquakes of the same magnitude can feel different. Here’s why

2024-08-14 07:30:02 An overall view of Pasadena City Hall is seen Monday, in Pasadena, Calif.Ryan Sun / APWhen the 4.4-magnitude…

3 months ago

Preliminary 4.7-magnitude earthquake rocks Highland Park – NBC Los Angeles

2024-08-13 16:05:02 Many parts of Southern California felt shaking Monday afternoon as a preliminary magnitude-4.4 earthquake shook Highland Park. Within…

3 months ago

Japan PM scraps Central Asia trip after ‘megaquake’ warning | Earthquakes News

2024-08-09 19:55:02 Fumio Kishida says he will remain in Japan after experts warn of a higher than usual risk along…

3 months ago

Powerful quake hits off Japan’s coast, prompting new concerns

2024-08-09 07:10:01 TOKYO (AP) — A powerful earthquake struck off southern Japan on Thursday, causing mostly minor injuries but raising…

3 months ago

Strong earthquake with 7.1 magnitude hits off southern Japan, prompts tsunami advisory

2024-08-08 21:55:03 A powerful earthquake struck off Japan's southern coast on Thursday, triggering a tsunami advisory. There were no immediate…

4 months ago

What to know about this week’s earthquake depth – NBC Los Angeles

2024-08-08 11:05:01 The 5.2-magnitude earthquake Tuesday night shook many parts of Southern California, bringing attention to an important aspect of…

4 months ago