Japan’s 2011 tsunami picked up mud that made it more forceful, reshaping how scientists understand tsunami risk.

The Japan Meteorological Agency said a tsunami of up to 10 feet could strike after the 7.7 magnitude earthquake.

A 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck Hokkaido, Japan, on Sunday, with no tsunami warning issued.

TOKYO: A 7.5-magnitude earthquake struck northern Japan on Monday (Apr 20), Japan's Meteorological Agency (JMA) said, issuing ...

Japanese authorities issued tsunami alerts after a magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck the country's north on April 20, 2026, but ...

A three-meter (9.8-foot) tsunami warning was issued for Japan on Monday after a strong 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck off the northeastern coast, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency and the ...

A 7.7 magnitude earthquake Monday off northern Japan sparked a short-lived tsunami alert and an advisory of a slightly higher ...

Japan issued a special advisory today warning of an increased risk of earthquakes at magnitude 8.0 or stronger, after a powerful jolt rattled the country's north and prompted a tsunami warning.

Authorities urged residents to stay away from coastal areas where tsunami waves of up to 10 feet were possible.

An earthquake with a magnitude of 7.4 struck off Japan's northern coast, prompting a temporary tsunami alert across the region.

While Pacific quakes can often endanger the Western United States coast, including California, the state is not currently under a tsunami warning or advisory. Ernesto Centeno Araujo covers breaking ...