The quake's epicentre was 10km under sea level, off the northeast Coast of Amami-Oshima Island, the country's meteorological ...

If a major earthquake were to strike directly beneath Tokyo, the projected damage would total around ¥107.5 trillion.

Japan’s nuclear watchdog on Wednesday formally disqualified a reactor in the country’s north-central region for a restart, ...

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.

Japan's growth slowed in the third quarter after warnings of a major earthquake hit activity, official data showed Friday, as ...

The foundation technology, called "flexible tripile," is tailored to Japan's specific topography and provides seismic ...

The government is taking steps to better prepare Tokyo for an inland earthquake of magnitude 7 or so occurring beneath the capital. Japan has been struck frequently by quakes of this size ...

Hirata urged those living in coastal areas to remain vigilant as tsunami in the Sea of Japan reach shorelines quickly after a big earthquake. He said the quake occurred in a focal zone of an ...