Map: 5.7-Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Japan

A moderately strong, 5.7-magnitude earthquake struck in Japan on Tuesday, according to the United States Geological Survey.
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Strong earthquake rattles western Japan, followed by several more shakes

The initial jolt was a magnitude 6.2 quake that measured a strong 5 on Japan's seismic intensity scale. There was no threat ...

Strong Magnitude-6.2 Earthquake Strikes Japan's Chugoku Region

TOKYO, Jan 6 (Reuters) - ‌An ​earthquake with a ‌preliminary magnitude of 6.2 hit the ​western Chugoku region of Japan on ...
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Two earthquakes strike Japan in short succession: what to know

Two strong earthquakes struck Japan Tuesday at magnitudes of 5.4 and 4.7, according to data from the United States Geological Survey (USGS). The first quake struck in the Pacific Ocean about 80 miles ...
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Machine learning sharpens earthquake risk assessment maps for Tokyo

This map depicts the predicted types of soil in Tokyo with an unprecedented level of detail. Such maps are essential for urban planning and earthquake risk assessment, as they reveal areas that are ...