6.2 magnitude earthquake detected in Japan, no tsunami warning issued

Multiple earthquakes struck western Japan on Tuesday, local time, centered in Shimane Prefecture and neighboring Tottori Prefecture.
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Japan’s earthquake risk just got way more alarming

Japan is on high alert as experts now warn there's a 90% chance of a massive earthquake striking off the coast of Hokkaido ...

Earthquake shakes western Japan but causes no major damage or tsunami

TOKYO (AP) — A strong earthquake shook western Japan on Tuesday, but no major damage or life-threatening injuries were ...

No major damage reported from strong 6.2-magnitude quake in Japan

A powerful 6.2-magnitude earthquake hit Japan's Chugoku region, registering upper 5 on seismic intensity scale; no tsunami ...

Magnitude 6.2 earthquake hits Japan after series of aftershocks

The epicenter of the first earthquake was in eastern Shimane prefecture, the Japan Meteorological Agency said.

Earthquakes continue to shake western Japan after strong jolt on Tuesday morning

Earthquakes continue to rattle western Japan after a magnitude 6.4 tremor struck the area on Tuesday. Officials are urging the public to be prepared for the possibility of more quakes in the coming ...