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A preliminary magnitude 4.8 earthquake hit eastern Japan on Thursday morning, with shaking felt in Chiba Prefecture. No damage or serious impacts have been reported so far, and authorities are monitoring the situation.
A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck eastern Japan, including Chiba Prefecture, per breaking news from Kyodo News. There was no immediate word on local shaking intensity or damage. Authorities are expected to issue updates.
Japan's weather agency issued a special heavy rain warning for parts of Fukui Prefecture on Sunday, urging about 244,000 residents to take emergency safety measures amid reports of landslides and vehicles stranded on flooded roads. The agency continues to monitor the situation closely.
Japan's weather agency on June 19 warned of heavy rain along the Pacific coast from the southwest to the east as two typhoons approach. Residents are advised to be alert for flooding, landslides and strong winds, and to prepare response plans.
A magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck near the Philippines but triggered tsunami warnings for Japan's coast, including Tokyo. Authorities urged residents to evacuate coastal areas. No immediate reports of casualties or major damage.
A 7.8-magnitude earthquake off the Philippines on June 8 triggered a tsunami that reached Japan, with waves up to 2 meters recorded. Warnings were issued for coastal areas, and evacuations were carried out. Experts say it is one of the strongest quakes in the region in recent years.
An 8.2-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Mindanao, Philippines, on August 1, prompting tsunami warnings in Indonesia, the Philippines, and Japan. Residents were urged to evacuate coastal zones and move inland for safety.
Japan's Meteorological Agency has issued the highest-level flood warning for the Kinokawa River in Wakayama Prefecture. Residents are urged to evacuate immediately due to dangerously high water levels from heavy rainfall. Authorities have activated emergency response plans.
The Japan Meteorological Agency has issued an automatic earthquake warning, urging residents in affected areas to remain vigilant. The alert was issued at 18:33 local time on May 2, 2026, warning of a potential earthquake affecting several regions. Specific details about magnitude and epicenter are being updated.
