4.0 quake centered in Sonoma County triggers alert, followed by aftershocks

A 4.0 magnitude earthquake struck Sonoma County on Sunday afternoon, causing light shaking in Santa Rosa and setting off ...

Here’s What to Know About Japan’s Mega Quake Advisory

Japan’s government says that the chances of a magnitude 8 earthquake have increased. Scientists can’t predict when one will ...

Magnitude 7.5 quake in northern Japan injures 23 people and triggers a tsunami

A powerful 7.5-magnitude earthquake has struck off northern Japan, injuring over 20 people and triggering a tsunami ...

Japan issues tsunami advisory after 6.7 magnitude quake in country's northeast

TOKYO -- Japan on Friday issued a tsunami advisory after a 6.7 magnitude earthquake shook the country’s northeast, according ...

Japan Lifts Tsunami Warning After Major Quake Aftershock

A powerful earthquake of 6.7 magnitude struck northeast Japan on Friday, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) reports.

6.7 magnitude quake strikes off northern Japan's coast, prompts local tsunami advisory

A 6.7 magnitude earthquake occurred Friday afternoon local time off the northern coast of Japan, the Japan Meteorological ...

Magnitude-7.6 quake strikes off Japan, triggering alert for tsunami of up to 10 feet

The Japanese Meteorological Agency said the quake struck off Hokkaido and issued an alert for a tsunami of up to 10 feet.

Japan inspects nuclear sites as seismologists warn of another large quake

Authorities assessed the damage from Monday's 7.5-magnitude earthquake, amid warnings of aftershocks and potentially larger ...

Chuck Mangione’s epic 1980 Rochester concert raised thousands for Italy quake victims

Jazz legends joined Chuck Mangione in Rochester for an eight-hour benefit that raised over $50K for Italy’s 1980 earthquake ...
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Japan nuclear sites safe after quake

Nuclear facilities have been inspected in Japan as authorities assess the damage from a 7.5-magnitude earthquake.