Japan set to lift 'megaquake' warning
TOKYO, Japan — Japan will lift its week-old "megaquake" warning later Thursday if there is no further major seismic activity, the disaster management minister said.
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Japanese are worried and confused after first-ever megaquake advisory. What does it mean?
Japan, one of the most earthquake-prone nations on earth, issued its first-ever "megaquake advisory" last week after a powerful quake struck off the southeastern coast of the southern main island of Kyushu.
What is Megaquake and why Japan has issued advisory on it
On August 8, 2024, Southern Japan was struck by a magnitude 7.1 earthquake. In response, the meteorological agency issued a warning for another potential earthquake, with a high risk expected over the coming week. This is the first time Japan has ever issued a 'megaquake' alert. The concern centers on the Nankai Trough, a subduction zone where there is a significant danger of strong shaking and tsunamis, with the potential to produce earthquakes of magnitude 8 or 9.
6.8-magnitude earthquake strikes waters off Surigao del Sur
MANILA, Philippines — A magnitude 6.8 earthquake struck off the coast of Surigao del Sur on Saturday morning, according to Phivolcs.
Magnitude 6.8 Earthquake Strikes Philippines
A 6.8-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of the southern Philippines early Saturday, the United States Geological Survey said, with no tsunami warning issued.
7.1 magnitude earthquake strikes waters off Sultan Kudarat; no tsunami threat
MANILA, Philippines — A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck the waters off Sultan Kudarat in the province of Maguindanao del Norte on Thursday morning, according to Phivolcs, who also said that there is no threat of a tsunami from the offshore earthquake.
Better preparation is preventing deaths despite worsening climate disasters, UN says
Climate disasters are getting worse, but fewer people are dying thanks to better warning systems and planning, says a top UN official.
Magnitude 6.6 earthquake strikes near Tonga - USGS
Wellington - A magnitude 6.6 earthquake rattled the Pacific nation of Tonga on Monday, the United States Geological Survey said, but there was no threat of a tsunami.