Earthquakes

6.2-magnitude quake on Hokkaido island latest to shake Japan, no tsunami warning issued

The early morning quake occured at a depth of 80km in the Tokachi region of the northern main island, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency.

Japan lifts evacuation orders for April 20 earthquake

An electronic signboard warned people about earthquake risks in Sendai, north-eastern Japan on April 20.

Six hurt but no serious damage from powerful quake that struck Japan on April 20

The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) also warned of an increased risk of a megaquake hours after the 7.7-magnitude quake struck on April 20.

Japan issues warning after 7.7-magnitude quake strikes north

An electronic signboard warning road users about earthquake risk in Sendai, north-eastern Japan, on April 20, 2026.

5-magnitude earthquakes strike off mountainous Nagano in Japan: NHK

The quake hit Omachi in northern Nagano around 1.20pm (12.20pm, Singapore time).

Eight dead after earthquake of magnitude 5.9 strikes Afghanistan

People check the damage on April 2 caused by heavy rains in Kandahar, Afghanistan.

Bangkok’s soft-soil basin could amplify earthquake shaking by 3 to 6 times

Director of Earthquake Research Centre of Thailand said the recent earthquakes in the country were linked to movement along Myanmar's Sagaing Fault.

At least 1 dead as 7.4-magnitude quake hits eastern Indonesia

Police officers look at a damaged building following a major 7.4-magnitude offshore quake in Manado, North Sulawesi, on April 2.

Tokyo buildings shaken by magnitude 5 earthquake; no tsunami warning

The epicentre in the Ibaraki region was 50km deep.

Myanmar’s rebuilding stuttering a year after deadly quake

More than 3,800 people in Myanmar and around 90 more in Thailand were killed in the 7.7-magnitude earthquake in March 2025.

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