•  

Japan: Water Overflows From Fish Tank During Powerful M7.5 Earthquake

A powerful Magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck off the east coast of Aomori Prefecture, northeast Japan around 11:15 p.m. on Monday, December 8, injuring dozens of people and leading to immediate tsunami warnings and evacuation orders for residents. A 70 cm tsunami was observed at Kuji Port in Iwate Prefecture around 1:00 a.m. on Tuesday, and all warnings were subsequently lifted.

  •  

Japan: M7.5 Quake Hits Off Aomori Prefecture, Tsunami Warning Issued 7

A powerful Magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck off the east coast of Aomori Prefecture around 11:15 p.m. on Monday, December 8, injuring dozens of people and leading to immediate tsunami warnings and evacuation orders for residents. A 70 cm tsunami was observed at Kuji Port in Iwate Prefecture around 1:00 a.m. on Tuesday, and all warnings were subsequently lifted.

  •  

Japan: M7.5 Quake Hits Off Aomori Prefecture, Tsunami Warning Issued 8

A powerful Magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck off the east coast of Aomori Prefecture around 11:15 p.m. on Monday, December 8, injuring dozens of people and leading to immediate tsunami warnings and evacuation orders for residents. A 70 cm tsunami was observed at Kuji Port in Iwate Prefecture around 1:00 a.m. on Tuesday, and all warnings were subsequently lifted.

  •  

Japan: M7.5 Quake Hits Off Aomori Prefecture, Tsunami Warning Issued 6

A powerful Magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck off the east coast of Aomori Prefecture around 11:15 p.m. on Monday, December 8, injuring dozens of people and leading to immediate tsunami warnings and evacuation orders for residents. A 70 cm tsunami was observed at Kuji Port in Iwate Prefecture around 1:00 a.m. on Tuesday, and all warnings were subsequently lifted.

  •  

Japan: M7.5 Quake Hits Off Aomori Prefecture, Tsunami Warning Issued 4

A powerful Magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck off the east coast of Aomori Prefecture around 11:15 p.m. on Monday, December 8, injuring dozens of people and leading to immediate tsunami warnings and evacuation orders for residents. A 70 cm tsunami was observed at Kuji Port in Iwate Prefecture around 1:00 a.m. on Tuesday, and all warnings were subsequently lifted.

  •  

Japan: M7.5 Quake Hits Off Aomori Prefecture, Tsunami Warning Issued 5

A powerful Magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck off the east coast of Aomori Prefecture around 11:15 p.m. on Monday, December 8, injuring dozens of people and leading to immediate tsunami warnings and evacuation orders for residents. A 70 cm tsunami was observed at Kuji Port in Iwate Prefecture around 1:00 a.m. on Tuesday, and all warnings were subsequently lifted.

  •  

Japan: M7.5 Quake Hits Off Aomori Prefecture, Tsunami Warning Issued 3

A powerful Magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck off the east coast of Aomori Prefecture around 11:15 p.m. on Monday, December 8, injuring dozens of people and leading to immediate tsunami warnings and evacuation orders for residents. A 70 cm tsunami was observed at Kuji Port in Iwate Prefecture around 1:00 a.m. on Tuesday, and all warnings were subsequently lifted. This video shows the damage in Hachinohe city, where water pipes burst, possibly due to the earthquake, flooding the area.

  •  

Japan: M7.5 Quake Hits Off Aomori Prefecture, Tsunami Warning Issued 2

A powerful Magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck off the east coast of Aomori Prefecture around 11:15 p.m. on Monday, December 8, injuring more than 20 people and leading to immediate tsunami warnings and evacuation orders for residents. A 70 cm tsunami was observed at Kuji Port in Iwate Prefecture around 1:00 a.m. on Tuesday, and all warnings were subsequently lifted.

  •  

Japan: M7.5 Quake Hits Off Aomori Prefecture, Tsunami Warning Issued

A powerful Magnitude 7.6 earthquake struck offshore at 11:15 PM in Japan, leading to immediate tsunami warnings and evacuation orders for residents. Warnings for waves up to 3 meters (10 ft) were issued for the north-eastern coast, specifically the prefectures of Hokkaido, Aomori, and Iwate. Tsunamis between 20 and 50 cm (7-18 inches) high were subsequently observed at several ports in the region. Furthermore, authorities are cautioning the public that "there is a possibility of even more powerful tremors." They also urged attention be paid to the potential for a larger subsequent earthquake.

  •  

Philippines: Residents Flee Outside as M7.4 Earthquake Hits Eastern Mindanao

A powerful magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck off the eastern side of Mindanao, on the southeastern coast of the Philippines, on Friday, October 10, prompting local authorities to warn of life-threatening tsunami waves.

  •  

Philippines: M7.4 Earthquake Strikes Coast, Tsunami Warning Issued 4

A tsunami warning has been issued as a powerful magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck off the eastern side of Mindanao island, the southeastern coast of the Philippines on Friday, October 10, prompting local authorities to warn of life-threatening tsunami waves. This video shows the scene during the quake.

  •  

Philippines: M6.7 Aftershock Triggers New Tsunami Warning

A magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck off the coast of the southern Philippines on Friday, October 10, leaving several dead and triggering a second magnitude 6.7 earthquake later in the day, around 7 p.m., prompting a new tsunami warning.

  •  

Philippines: M7.4 Earthquake Strikes Coast, Tsunami Warning Issued 3

A tsunami warning has been issued as a powerful magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck off the eastern side of Mindanao island, the southeastern coast of the Philippines on Friday, October 10, prompting local authorities to warn of life-threatening tsunami waves. This video shows the scene in Davao City during the quake.

  •  

Philippines: M7.4 Earthquake Strikes Coast, Tsunami Warning Issued 2

A tsunami warning has been issued as a powerful magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck off the eastern side of Mindanao island, the southeastern coast of the Philippines on Friday, October 10, prompting local authorities to warn of life-threatening tsunami waves.

  •  

Philippines: M7.4 Earthquake Strikes Coast, Tsunami Warning Issued

A tsunami warning has been issued as a powerful magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck off the eastern side of Mindanao island, the southeastern coast of the Philippines on Friday, October 10, prompting local authorities to warn of life-threatening tsunami waves. This video shows people evacuated just after the quake in Sulat, Eastern Samar.

  •  

Japan: Storm Systems Bring 100 mm/h Downpour, Causing Flooding in Miyagi

Storm systems brought widespread heavy rain across eastern and northern Japan on Wednesday, October 1. In Miyagi Prefecture, weather alerts were issued as torrential rainfall of approximately 100 mm per hour was reported, causing road floods. Evacuation orders were issued for tens of thousands of homes in Tagajo.

  •  

Macau: Aftermath of Super Typhoon Ragasa With Hurricane-Force Winds

Super Typhoon Ragasa brought hurricane-force winds, heavy rain, and storm surge risks to Macau. Authorities issued Signal No. 10, the highest typhoon warning, suspended schools, transport, and bridges, and activated evacuation plans.

  •  

US: Smoke From Wildfires Blankets Central Washington Sky Amid Red Flag Warning

Wildfires, including the Labor Mountain Fire and Lower Sugarloaf Fire, have raged in Chelan County, central Washington, as of Thursday, September 25. Smoke from the fires covered the sky in Wenatchee. A Red Flag warning was in effect due to strong winds and dry conditions, prompting authorities to expand Level 3 evacuation areas due to the blazes.

  •  

Macau: Super Typhoon Ragasa Brings Hurricane-Force Winds and Heavy Rain

Super Typhoon Ragasa brought hurricane-force winds, heavy rain, and storm surge risks to Macau. Authorities issued Signal No. 10, the highest typhoon warning, suspended schools, transport, and bridges, and activated evacuation plans. Ragasa is expected to make landfall in western Guangdong Province in the afternoon.

  •  

US: Root Fire Forces Evacuations in Shasta County, California 2

The Root Fire, which erupted on Monday, September 1 near Castle Crags in Shasta County, California, burned 758 acres as of Wednesday. Evacuation orders were issued for several nearby areas.

  •  

Japan: Typhoon Lingling Brings Heavy Rain, Damage to Kagoshima

Typhoon Lingling made landfall in Kagoshima Prefecture on the evening of Thursday, August 21, bringing heavy rain and widespread damage across Kyushu. Flooding and landslides were reported in multiple areas. The Otani River in Kawanabe Town overflowed, inundating roads and vehicles, while Ichikikushikino City saw at least five landslides near residential zones, prompting evacuation orders. The Japan Meteorological Agency issued heavy rain emergency warnings for Kirishima City and landslide alerts throughout Kagoshima, with local authorities enforcing evacuations in affected areas.

  •  

Japan: Racehorses Trapped in Floodwater as Record Rainfall Hits Hokuriku

Torrential rain battered Japan’s Hokuriku region on Thursday, August 7. The heavy downpour caused widespread flooding, road closures, and train service suspensions, including the Hokuriku Shinkansen between Kanazawa and Nagano. This video shows a horse in a flooded stable at Kanazawa Racecourse after the heavy downpour.

  •  

US: Flights Canceled at Maui Airport, Stranding Passengers in Terminal

A magnitude 8.8 earthquake off Russia's eastern coast on Tuesday, July 29, triggered a tsunami warning for the Hawaiian Islands and prompted evacuations from coastal areas. All flights to and from Kahului Airport in Maui were canceled, and passengers were forced to shelter in the terminal.

  •  

US: Hawaii Hotel Guests Evacuated to Higher Floors Amid Tsunami Threat

A magnitude 8.8 earthquake off Russia's eastern coast on Tuesday, July 29, triggered a tsunami warning for the Hawaiian Islands and prompted evacuations from coastal areas. In O'ahu, hotel guests on lower floors were forced to sleep in the hallway of higher floors for safety.

  •  
Tsunami warning issued in Japan

Tsunami warning issued in Japan

People stand on a tsunami evacuation structure in Kushiro in Hokkaido, northern Japan, on July 30, 2025, after a tsunami warning issued by the Japan Meteorological Agency following a powerful earthquake off Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula.

  •  
Tsunami warning issued in Japan

Tsunami warning issued in Japan

People stand on a tsunami evacuation structure in Kushiro in Hokkaido, northern Japan, on July 30, 2025, after a tsunami warning issued by the Japan Meteorological Agency following a powerful earthquake off Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula.

  •  
Tsunami warning issued in Japan

Tsunami warning issued in Japan

People check evacuation information at JR Kamakura Station in Kanagawa Prefecture, south of Tokyo, on July 30, 2025, following the suspension of railway services after a tsunami warning for the country's Pacific coast issued by the Japan Meteorological Agency in the wake of a powerful earthquake off Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula.

  •  
Tsunami warning issued in Japan

Tsunami warning issued in Japan

People wait at an evacuation facility in Kushiro in Hokkaido, northern Japan, on July 30, 2025, after the Japan Meteorological Agency issued a tsunami warning for the country's Pacific coast following a powerful earthquake off Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula.

  •  
Tsunami warning issued in Japan

Tsunami warning issued in Japan

Women check evacuation information in front of the closed JR Hakodate Station in Hakodate in Hokkaido, northern Japan, on July 30, 2025, following the suspension of railway services after a tsunami warning for the country's Pacific coast was issued by the Japan Meteorological Agency in the wake of a powerful earthquake off Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula.

  •  

US: Evacuees Use Hilo Airport Grounds Amid Hawaii Tsunami Warning

A magnitude 8.8 earthquake off Russia's eastern coast on Tuesday, July 29, triggered a tsunami warning for the Hawaiian Islands and prompted evacuations from coastal areas. This video was filmed as the person evacuated through the grounds of Hilo International Airport, which was being used as part of the tsunami evacuation route.

  •  
Tsunami warning issued in Japan

Tsunami warning issued in Japan

People stand on a tsunami evacuation structure in Kushiro in Hokkaido, northern Japan, on July 30, 2025, after the issuance of a tsunami warning following a powerful earthquake off Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula.

  •  
Tsunami warning issued in Japan

Tsunami warning issued in Japan

People stand on a tsunami evacuation structure in Kushiro in Hokkaido, northern Japan, on July 30, 2025, after the issuance of a tsunami warning following a powerful earthquake off Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula.

  •  
Tsunami warning issued in Japan

Tsunami warning issued in Japan

No workers are seen at the crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant in Okuma in Fukushima Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on July 30, 2025, following an evacuation order. The Japan Meteorological Agency issued a tsunami warning for the country's Pacific coast following a powerful earthquake off Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula.

  •  

Japan: Pacific Coast Under Tsunami Advisory After Russia M8.0 Earthquake 2

Sirens blared as a tsunami warning was issued for a wide area along Japan's Pacific coast after a magnitude 8.0 earthquake struck off Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula on Wednesday, July 30. This video shows an evacuation announcement near a beach in Hitachi, Ibaraki Prefecture, urging residents to evacuate.

  •  

US: Wolf Fire Breaks Out, Prompting Mandatory Evacuations in Riverside County, California

The Wolf Fire, a quickly-growing brush fire, broke out near Banning, Riverside County, on Sunday, June 29, prompting a mandatory evacuation order and an evacuation warning for the area.

  •  

US: Wolf Fire Breaks Out, Prompting Mandatory Evacuations in Riverside County, California 2

The Wolf Fire, a quickly-growing brush fire, broke out near Banning, Riverside County, on Sunday, June 29, prompting a mandatory evacuation order and an evacuation warning for the area.

  •  

India: Heavy Rainfall Causes Severe Flooding Across Gujarat

Heavy rainfall hit Gujarat on Tuesday, June 24, causing severe flooding in various areas. More than 200 were evacuated in Surat. An orange alert was issued for several districts by the India Meteorological Department.

  •  

US: Somersville Fire Prompts Evacuations in Antioch, California

A brush fire erupted in Antioch, California, prompting evacuations on Wednesday, June 18. The fire, dubbed the Somersville Fire, started just after 7:00 p.m. near Somersville Road and quickly spread to over 200 acres. Fire authorities issued evacuation warnings for residents in the area, though the warnings were later lifted.

  •  

US: Somersville Fire Prompts Evacuations in Antioch, California 2

A brush fire erupted in Antioch, California, prompting evacuations on Wednesday, June 18. The fire, dubbed the Somersville Fire, started just after 7:00 p.m. near Somersville Road and quickly spread to over 200 acres. Fire authorities issued evacuation warnings for residents in the area, though the warnings were later lifted.

  •  
Gaza Strip Evacuation - Palestine

Gaza Strip Evacuation - Palestine

Palestinians evacuated from Jabalia in northern Gaza Strip arrive in Gaza City, on June 9, 2025. The Israel Defense Forces IDF) on Saturday issued an evacuation warning for residents in two areas of the northern Gaza Strip ahead of strikes. The warning applies to the Abd al-Rahman neighborhood in the northwest of Gaza City and the Nahda neighborhood in the Jabalia refugee camp, IDF spokesperson Avichay Adraee announced on social media platform X. Photo by Rizek Abdeljawad/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

  •  
Gaza Strip Evacuation - Palestine

Gaza Strip Evacuation - Palestine

Palestinians evacuated from Jabalia in northern Gaza Strip arrive in Gaza City, on June 9, 2025. The Israel Defense Forces IDF) on Saturday issued an evacuation warning for residents in two areas of the northern Gaza Strip ahead of strikes. The warning applies to the Abd al-Rahman neighborhood in the northwest of Gaza City and the Nahda neighborhood in the Jabalia refugee camp, IDF spokesperson Avichay Adraee announced on social media platform X. Photo by Rizek Abdeljawad/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

  •  
Gaza Strip Evacuation - Palestine

Gaza Strip Evacuation - Palestine

A Palestinian evacuated from Jabalia in northern Gaza Strip arrives in Gaza City, on June 9, 2025. The Israel Defense Forces IDF) on Saturday issued an evacuation warning for residents in two areas of the northern Gaza Strip ahead of strikes. The warning applies to the Abd al-Rahman neighborhood in the northwest of Gaza City and the Nahda neighborhood in the Jabalia refugee camp, IDF spokesperson Avichay Adraee announced on social media platform X. Photo by Rizek Abdeljawad/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

  •  
Gaza Strip Evacuation - Palestine

Gaza Strip Evacuation - Palestine

A Palestinian evacuated from Jabalia in northern Gaza Strip arrives in Gaza City, on June 9, 2025. The Israel Defense Forces IDF) on Saturday issued an evacuation warning for residents in two areas of the northern Gaza Strip ahead of strikes. The warning applies to the Abd al-Rahman neighborhood in the northwest of Gaza City and the Nahda neighborhood in the Jabalia refugee camp, IDF spokesperson Avichay Adraee announced on social media platform X. Photo by Rizek Abdeljawad/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

  •  
Gaza Strip Evacuation - Palestine

Gaza Strip Evacuation - Palestine

Palestinians evacuated from Jabalia in northern Gaza Strip arrive in Gaza City, on June 9, 2025. The Israel Defense Forces IDF) on Saturday issued an evacuation warning for residents in two areas of the northern Gaza Strip ahead of strikes. The warning applies to the Abd al-Rahman neighborhood in the northwest of Gaza City and the Nahda neighborhood in the Jabalia refugee camp, IDF spokesperson Avichay Adraee announced on social media platform X. Photo by Rizek Abdeljawad/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

  •  
Gaza Strip Evacuation - Palestine

Gaza Strip Evacuation - Palestine

Palestinians evacuated from Jabalia in northern Gaza Strip arrive in Gaza City, on June 9, 2025. The Israel Defense Forces IDF) on Saturday issued an evacuation warning for residents in two areas of the northern Gaza Strip ahead of strikes. The warning applies to the Abd al-Rahman neighborhood in the northwest of Gaza City and the Nahda neighborhood in the Jabalia refugee camp, IDF spokesperson Avichay Adraee announced on social media platform X. Photo by Rizek Abdeljawad/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

  •  
Gaza Strip Evacuation - Palestine

Gaza Strip Evacuation - Palestine

A Palestinian evacuated from Jabalia in northern Gaza Strip arrives in Gaza City, on June 9, 2025. The Israel Defense Forces IDF) on Saturday issued an evacuation warning for residents in two areas of the northern Gaza Strip ahead of strikes. The warning applies to the Abd al-Rahman neighborhood in the northwest of Gaza City and the Nahda neighborhood in the Jabalia refugee camp, IDF spokesperson Avichay Adraee announced on social media platform X. Photo by Rizek Abdeljawad/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

  •  
Gaza Strip Evacuation - Palestine

Gaza Strip Evacuation - Palestine

Palestinians evacuated from Jabalia in northern Gaza Strip arrive in Gaza City, on June 9, 2025. The Israel Defense Forces IDF) on Saturday issued an evacuation warning for residents in two areas of the northern Gaza Strip ahead of strikes. The warning applies to the Abd al-Rahman neighborhood in the northwest of Gaza City and the Nahda neighborhood in the Jabalia refugee camp, IDF spokesperson Avichay Adraee announced on social media platform X. Photo by Rizek Abdeljawad/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

  •  

US: Brush Fire Erupts Near Frazier Park, California, Triggering Evacuation Warnings

A quickly-growing brush fire was reported near Frazier Park, Kern County, Southern California on Thursday afternoon, May 29, prompting evacuation warnings.

  •  

US: Brush Fire Erupts Near Frazier Park, California, Triggering Evacuation Warnings 2

A quickly-growing brush fire was reported near Frazier Park, Kern County, Southern California on Thursday afternoon, May 29, prompting evacuation warnings.

  •  

US: Flash Floods Prompt Emergency Declaration in Southeast West Virginia 3

West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey declared a state of emergency for Mineral County on Tuesday, May 13, after heavy rainfall triggered flash flooding in Keyser and surrounding areas.

  • Main
  • Top
  • Editorial
  • Creative
  • About Us
  • About ILG
  • Terms of use
  • Company
  • BEHIND
  • Price List
  • Single Plan
  • Monthly Plan
  • Services
  • Shooting
  • Rights Clearance
  • Support
  • FAQ
  • How To Buy
  • Contact Us
  • Become a Partner

© KYODO NEWS IMAGES INC

All Rights Reserved.

  • Editorial
  • Olympics
  • News
  • Sports
  • Japan
  • Tech
  • Royal
  • Disaster
  • NorthKorea
  • Old Japan
  • SNS
  • Creative
  • Food
  • Japan
  • Landscape
  • Animal
  • Popular
  • #Ukraine
  • #Russia
  • #coronavirus
  • #N. Korea
  • #China
  • #Thailand
  • #Ukraine
  • #Russia
  • #coronavirus
  • #N. Korea
  • #China
  • #Thailand
  • Food
  • Japan
  • Landscape
  • Animal
  • Olympics
  • News
  • Sports
  • Japan
  • Tech
  • Royal
  • Disaster
  • NorthKorea
  • Old Japan
  • SNS