Major 7.7-magnitude earthquake strikes off Japan, prompting tsunami alerts

A powerful earthquake struck off the northern Japanese coast, measured at a magnitude of 7.7 by the Japan Meteorological ...

Japan Is Used to Earthquakes, but What About a Big One?

For many people in Japan, the country’s regular tremors are not a big deal. Officials are urging them to prepare for the next ...
Scientific American

Risk of ‘megaquake’ in Japan higher after powerful earthquake strikes

After a magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck of the coast of Japan and set off tsunami warnings, there’s an elevated risk of a ...

Strong earthquake hits off Japan’s coast, tsunami advisory issued

A three-meter (9.8-foot) tsunami warning was issued for Japan on Monday after a strong 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck off ...
The New York Times

Here’s What to Know About Japan’s Megaquake Advisory

Japan’s government says that the chances of a magnitude 8 earthquake have increased. Scientists can’t predict when one will strike, but it represents a meaningful jump over typical odds. By Jin Yu ...