Rappler's latest stories on Japan Earthquake
Magnitude 6.3 earthquake hits northeastern Japan, no tsunami threat
The earthquake jolts large areas in the region at 7:23 pm with its epicenter located 54 kilometer east of Namie in eastern Fukushima, according to the US Geological Survey
Japan issues tsunami advisory following magnitude 6.4 earthquake
(UPDATED) A wave of one meter (3 feet) is expected to hit the coast of the Sea of Japan, north of Tokyo, the nation's meteorological agency says
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Japan toll rises to 35 after powerful quake
(4th UPDATE) Around 5 people are still unaccounted for in the small northern countryside town of Atsuma
Powerful 6.6 magnitude earthquake hits Japan's Hokkaido island – USGS
The relatively shallow quake strikes 62 kilometers (39 miles) southeast of the regional capital Sapporo
5.9-magnitude quake felt in Tokyo, no tsunami warning
Japan's meteorological agency says no tsunami warning was issued
No Filipinos hurt after strong earthquake in Osaka, Japan – DFA
'We express our condolences to the government of Japan over the loss of lives in this morning's earthquake in the Kansai Region,' says Foreign Secretary Alan Peter Cayetano after a magnitude-5.3 earthquake in Osaka, Japan
Three dead, 200 hurt as strong quake jolts Japan's Osaka
(5th UPDATE) Among the casualties is a 9-year-old girl who died in the city of Takatsuki, north of Osaka city, reportedly trapped by a collapsed wall following the 5.3-magnitude quake
Japan recalls tsunami, nuclear tragedy 6 years on
UPDATED I feel pain deep in my heart thinking about the health of those aging year by year in the disaster zone and people who remain unable to return home due to high radiation levels Prince Akishino says
5.5-magnitude quake strikes near Japan's east coast – USGS
The moderate earthquake hits at a shallow depth of 11 kilometers
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Strong quake hits Japan, triggers Fukushima tsunami
UPDATED There are no signs immediate signs of widespread damage and only a handful of minor injuries are reported but people along the coast are badly shaken
Western Japan jolted by 6.2-magnitude quake
3rd UPDATE An aftershock at a magnitude of 5 0 strikes after the initial quake
How to know if your area is near a fault line
Phivolcs' FaultFinder web app lets users determine their distance from the nearest active fault line
Recent strong earthquakes have no influence on each other – Phivolcs
The agency also says the strong earthquakes will not trigger the Big One in the Philippines
Japan battles to care for 100,000 evacuees after quake
UPDATED The disaster prone country s worst humanitarian challenge since 2011 has left 44 dead and more than 1 000 injured
Rescuers race to reach Japan quake victims
UPDATED At least 41 are confirmed dead with 11 others still missing feared buried in shattered houses or under torrents of mud
Scores trapped as Japan quakes toll hits 41
7th UPDATE A spokesperson says nearly 1 000 people have been hurt 184 of them seriously
Magnitude 7 earthquake strikes Japan
3rd UPDATE The Japan Meteorological Agency initially issues a tsunami warning for the western coast of the Kyushu island where hundreds were injured in Thursday s quake but later lifts it
Rescuers search for survivors after deadly Japan quake
3rd UPDATE So far the death toll stands at 9 while 881 others are injured
Strong 6.5-magnitude quake hits southwestern Japan
3rd UPDATE The quake strikes at 9:26 pm 1226 GMT in Kumamoto central Kyushu at a relatively shallow depth of 10 kilometers 6 2 miles according to the Japan Meteorological Agency
Japan marks 5th anniversary of quake, tsunami disaster with moment of silence
UPDATED I hope people will remember us that lives of evacuees are still difficult in many ways including financially Kazuko Nihei 39 says at a memorial event in a Tokyo park
Fukushima mistakes linger as Japan marks 5th anniversary
As officials vow to prevent a repeat some critics say Tokyo s push to restart switched off nuclear reactors is proof that the lessons of the tragedy have not been learned
Kobe marks 21 years since killer quake
The 7 2 magnitude quake hit at 5:46 am on January 17 1995 killing 6 434 people and levelling much of the city
Strong 7.0-magnitude quake hits off Japan coast; no major damage
UPDATED Still officials urge residents to exhibit caution
Moderate 5.4-magnitude earthquake rocks Tokyo
UPDATED The US Geological Survey locates the epicenter of the 5 4 magnitude earthquake in Tokyo Bay
Powerful 7.8 quake shakes Japan
UPDATED There is no risk of tsunami reports the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center despite the huge power of the quake that struck around 870 kilometers south of Tokyo
Quake shakes buildings in Tokyo
Scientist say there is no risk of a tsunami from the quake which had a magnitude of 5 6 according to an early record by the Japan Meteorological Agency
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Strong 6.8-magnitude quake hits northeastern Japan
Japan s meteorological agency said there was no immediate tsunami threat from the quake
Strong Japan quake leaves 39 injured, hits popular ski resort
The government says the 6 2 magnitude quake injured 39 people destroying houses and snapping water pipes with the worst damage in mountainous areas
6.2 quake hits central Japan, flattens houses
2nd UPDATE The quake strikes Japan at 10:08 pm 9:08 pm Manila time with its epicenter at a depth of 10 kilometers north of Nagano Prefecture
Strong quake hits Japan
UPDATED Japanese television said there was no immediate risk of a tsunami from the quake
Japan gov't calls on citizens to stockpile toilet paper
The country has experienced shortage of sanitary products in past disasters Also 40 of its toilet paper production is in a region where a disastrous quake and tsunami could strike
Japan braced for more aftershocks of giant 2011 quake
The strong 6 8 magnitude earthquake off the Pacific coast of northeastern Japan on Saturday July 12 caused a minor tsunami in the early hours
Big quake rattles Tokyo; 17 injured
UPDATED Tokyo inhabitants wake up to a 6 0 magnitude quake which ends up lightly injuring 17 people
Minor tsunami hits Japan after Chile quake
Small tsunami waves of about 20 centimeters hit Japan following an earthquake in Chile
Japan marks 3rd anniversary of quake-tsunami disaster
Remembrance ceremonies will be held in towns and cities around the disaster zone and in the capital Tokyo
6.1 earthquake hits off Japan's coast: USGS
Tokyo and its suburban Kanto region were rocked by minor tremors but there were no immediate reports of injuries or damage
7.2 quake hits northern Japan, no tsunami risk
UPDATED Japan authorities say there s no risk of tsunami
Strong 6.0-magnitude quake hits western Japan
Two people injured but no risk of tsunami
Earthquake shakes buildings in Tokyo
Tall buildings swayed for upwards of half a minute after the quake the meteorological agency said was centered inland and had a magnitude of 6 2
Japan says monster quake could kill 320,000
Japan s government unveils a worst case scenario that warned of a monster earthquake
Philippines thanks Japan for funding disaster-related projects
At the commemoration ceremony of the disasters that hit Japan a year ago a top Malacanang official underscored the bilateral relationship between the two countries especially in the areas of disaster prevention and response capabilities
Palace: We can't handle quake alone
Malacañang stresses LGU responsibility in responding to a disaster like the Great East Japan Earthquake whose anniversary is on Sunday
UN: Japan quake taught us to prepare
The first anniversary of the magnitude 9 0 earthquake in Japan provides insights for similarly disaster prone Philippines
