Japan rocked by major earthquake; buildings collapsed, people trapped

The earthquake caused dozens of injuries, according to Japanese media. At a shopping mall, people were trapped after an ...

Japan quake kills at least 13; more trapped in collapsed mall, factory

A major earthquake in Japan's southwest killed at least 13 people and left several injured or missing after a shopping center ...

Large earthquake rocks Japan, prompting tsunami warnings

A large earthquake struck Japan’s southern Kumamoto Prefecture on Tuesday, sparking tsunami warnings in the region.

Japan mall rebuilt after deadly 2016 earthquake destroyed in major temblor weeks after 'fresh start' reopening

A massive explosion ripped through Aeon Mall in Kumamoto just weeks after its grand reopening, leaving up to 30 employees ...

A 7.1 Magnitude Quake Hits Japan's Southern Kyushu Island Killing at Least 3

An earthquake with a magnitude of 7.1 has shaken Japan’s southern main island of Kyushu, killing at least three people and ...

How a preparedness culture saves lives in Japan’s earthquakes

A world-class early warning system alerts the public after an initial seismic wave, and autonomously cuts power to trains, ...

Chicago White Sox star Munetaka Murakami ‘devastated’ by news of earthquake in his Japanese hometown

Chicago White Sox star Munetaka Murakami addressed the news of an earthquake in his hometown in Japan after a 3-2 loss to the ...

Tracking the impact of the Japan earthquake in maps and charts

A powerful 6.8 magnitude earthquake struck Japan’s southern Kumamoto prefecture on Tuesday morning, causing damage to buildings and numerous injuries and deaths.