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Expert explains connection between several global earthquakes in 1 day

  • Jun 26

7.2-magnitude earthquake strikes off northern Japan

  • Jun 25

7.7-magnitude quake strikes off Japan, increasing risk of mega-quake

  • Apr 20
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7.5 earthquake off Japan's northern coast, triggers 2-foot tsunami

  • Dec 9, 2025

Pair of strong earthquakes hit Japan minutes apart

  • Sep 5, 2018

Japan rocked by magnitude 6.1 earthquake; 3 dead

  • Jun 18, 2018

Offshore quake causes tsunamis, nuclear worries in Japan

  • Nov 22, 2016

Twin quakes kills at least 29 in south Japan; many trapped

  • Apr 16, 2016

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Magnitude 6.8 earthquake shakes part of southern Japan, causing damage and injuries

  • 3 hours ago
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Expert explains connection between several global earthquakes in 1 day

  • Jun 26
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7.7-magnitude quake strikes off Japan

  • Apr 20
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Magnitude 7.5 quake strikes off Japan's northern coast injures 23 people, triggers 2-foot tsunami

  • Dec 9, 2025
0:46

Strong quake near Osaka, Japan, kills 3, knocks over walls

  • Jun 18, 2018
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Japan rocked by magnitude 5.9 earthquake, 2 feared dead

  • Jun 18, 2018
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Bay Area Japanese American community awaits news after quake

  • Apr 16, 2016
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Top quake researchers push for statewide early warning system

  • Sep 4, 2014

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San Francisco's Japanese American community awaits news after quake

Bay Area Japanese Americans have relatives and friends in the earthquake stricken island of Kyushu. They're anxiously awaiting news their loved ones and hoping they're okay.

  • Apr 16, 2016
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PHOTOS: Powerful earthquakes rattle Japan

A powerful earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.1 struck southern Japan early Saturday, barely 24 hours after a smaller quake hit the same region and killed nine people.

  • Apr 15, 2016

Congress approves limited funds for CA earthquake warning system

Doug Given with the USGS estimates that broken buildings and twisted roads caused by earthquakes cause $5 billion damage annually in the United States.

  • Dec 16, 2014

Top quake researchers push for statewide early warning system

The early warning system for earthquakes would cost around $100 million to run for five years and it could be ready in two years if funding is secured.

  • Sep 4, 2014

PHOTOS: Massive earthquake, tsunami strikes Japan

Images of the devastation left by a powerful 8.9 earthquake which struck Japan and triggered a tsunami.

  • Mar 16, 2011