Japan completed the world’s first real-time ocean floor earthquake detection system in June 2025, giving 20 seconds more ...

A magnitude 6.1 earthquake hit off the coast of Hokkaido, Japan early Sunday, with its epicentre located 88 km from Nemuro at ...

URAKAWA, Japan -- Dozens of aftershocks rocked Japan's northern island of Hokkaido on Saturday, keeping residents busy picking up fallen books and sweeping up glass a day after a major earthquake.

Japan’s “major earthquake” warning has put much of the country on high alert, even as some experts cast doubt on whether such an advisory is necessary or accurate.

TOKYO, June 22. /TASS/. A magnitude 6.1 earthquake was recorded off the coast of Hokkaido, Japan’s northernmost island, according to the European-Mediterranean Seismological Center.

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The 6.8-magnitude earthquake happened in Russian waters, ... 6.8 earthquake in north of Japan (USGS) By HNN Staff. Published: ... the 6.5-magnitude earthquake happened north of Hokkaido.

It’s why “the Japanese government also emphasizes preparation to avoid another major tragedy like the 2011 earthquake,” he added. Japan is largely recognized to be a world leader in ...