Japan: Magnitude 6.9 Earthquake Strikes Off Iwate Coast 2

A magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck off the coast of Iwate Prefecture, Japan, on Thursday morning, June 25, triggering an upper-5 intensity shaking in Aomori Prefecture, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency. No tsunami threat was reported, though the quake, which occurred at a depth of approximately 50 kilometers, caused disruptions to Shinkansen and other rail services.

Japan: Quake Damage Seen at Convenience Store in Hachinohe After M6.9 Tremor

A magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck off the coast of Iwate Prefecture, Japan, on Thursday morning, triggering upper-5 seismic intensity in Aomori Prefecture, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency. No tsunami threat was reported, though the quake, which occurred at a depth of approximately 50 kilometers, caused disruptions to Shinkansen and other rail services. This video shows products, including a broken wine bottle, scattered on the floor of a convenience store in Hachinohe, Aomori Prefecture.

Japan: Magnitude 6.9 Earthquake Strikes Off Iwate Coast

A magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck off the coast of Iwate Prefecture, Japan, on Thursday morning, June 25, triggering an upper-5 intensity shaking in Aomori Prefecture, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency. No tsunami threat was reported, though the quake, which occurred at a depth of approximately 50 kilometers, caused disruptions to Shinkansen and other rail services.

Japan: Magnitude 6.3 Earthquake Hits Miyagi, Shinkansen Service Suspended

A magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck off the coast of Miyagi Prefecture at 8:22 p.m. on Friday, May 15, with no tsunami threat. The Tohoku Shinkansen was suspended between Tokyo and Shin-Aomori. This video was filmed inside a suspended Shinkansen after the earthquake.

Japan: Magnitude 6.3 Earthquake Hits Miyagi, Shinkansen Service Suspended 2

A magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck off the coast of Miyagi Prefecture at 8:22 p.m. on Friday, May 15, with no tsunami threat. The Tohoku Shinkansen was suspended between Tokyo and Shin-Aomori. This video shows light shaking during the earthquake in Minamisoma City, Fukushima Prefecture.

Japan: M6.2 Earthquake Causes Damage in Shimane

A series of earthquakes, including one with a maximum magnitude of 6.2, struck western Japan on Tuesday, January 6, with epicenters in eastern Shimane Prefecture. Authorities said there was no tsunami threat. This video shows a landslide triggered by the quake at a residential property in Yasugi City, eastern Shimane.

Japan: M6.2 Earthquake Strikes Shimane Prefecture, No Tsunami Threat 4

A series of earthquakes, with a maximum magnitude of 6.2, struck western Japan on Tuesday, January 6, with the epicenters located in eastern Shimane Prefecture. Authorities state there is no threat of a tsunami resulting from these quakes.

Japan: M6.2 Earthquake Strikes Shimane Prefecture, No Tsunami Threat 3

A series of earthquakes, with a maximum magnitude of 6.2, struck western Japan on Tuesday, January 6, with the epicenters located in eastern Shimane Prefecture. Authorities state there is no threat of a tsunami resulting from these quakes.

Japan: M6.2 Earthquake Strikes Shimane Prefecture, No Tsunami Threat

A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck western Japan on Tuesday, January 6, at 10:18 a.m. local time, with its epicenter located in eastern Shimane Prefecture. Authorities state there is no threat of a tsunami resulting from this quake.

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.

US: Sirens Sound as Hawaii Braces for Tsunami After Russia Quake 2

Sirens blared across Hawaii as a tsunami warning was issued for the islands following a magnitude 8.8 earthquake off the coast of 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.

US: Sirens Sound as Hawaii Braces for Tsunami After Russia Quake

Sirens blared at Black Sands Beach on the Big Island as a tsunami warning was issued for Hawaii following a magnitude 8.8 earthquake off the coast of Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula.

US: People Brace for Tsunami in Hawaii After Massive Quake Off Russia’s Coast

A magnitude 8.8 earthquake off Russia's eastern coast on Tuesday, July 29, triggered a tsunami warning for the Hawaiian Islands. This video shows guests at the Marriott Maui Ocean Club watching the ocean amid a tsunami warning.

US: Supply Lines Form at Maui Hotel After Quake Off Russia Triggers Tsunami Warning

A magnitude 8.8 earthquake off Russia's eastern coast on Tuesday, July 29, triggered a tsunami warning for the Hawaiian Islands. In response, people lined up for food, water and supplies at the Marriott Maui Ocean Club in Lahaina, Maui.

Chile: Residents Evacuate to Higher Ground After M7.4 Earthquake Strikes Off Southern Coast

A magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck off Chile's southern coast on Friday morning, May 2, prompting a tsunami warning and evacuation orders for coastal areas. Thousands of residents evacuated to higher ground. Authorities canceled the evacuation orders later in the afternoon.

Chile: Residents Evacuate to Higher Ground After M7.4 Earthquake Strikes Off Southern Coast 2

A magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck off Chile's southern coast on Friday morning, May 2, prompting a tsunami warning and evacuation orders for coastal areas. Thousands of residents evacuated to higher ground. Authorities canceled the evacuation orders later in the afternoon.

M6.5 quake rocks central Japan, no threat of tsunami damage

M6.5 quake rocks central Japan, no threat of tsunami damage

Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Hirokazu Matsuno attends a press conference in Tokyo on May 5, 2023, after an earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.5 rocked Ishikawa Prefecture and surrounding areas of central Japan.

M6.5 quake rocks central Japan, no threat of tsunami damage

M6.5 quake rocks central Japan, no threat of tsunami damage

Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Hirokazu Matsuno attends a press conference in Tokyo on May 5, 2023, after an earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.5 rocked Ishikawa Prefecture and surrounding areas of central Japan.

M6.5 quake rocks central Japan, no threat of tsunami damage

M6.5 quake rocks central Japan, no threat of tsunami damage

Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Hirokazu Matsuno attends a press conference in Tokyo on May 5, 2023, after an earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.5 rocked Ishikawa Prefecture and surrounding areas of central Japan

Malta conducts tsunami response exercise

STORY: Malta conducts tsunami response exercise SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 7, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 8, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:57 LOCATION: MARSAXLOKK, Malta CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of tsunami response exercise STORYLINE: Malta's Civil Protection Department on Tuesday conducted a tsunami response exercise in collaboration with the University of Malta in Marsaxlokk, southern Malta, simulating a widespread tsunami threat situation throughout the Eastern and Central Mediterranean. The purpose of this exercise was to evaluate local tsunami response plans, increase tsunami preparedness, and improve coordination throughout the community. During the exercise, sirens were activated and a group of school children were evacuated. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Marsaxlokk, Malta. (XHTV)

MALTA-MARSAXLOKK-TSUNAMI RESPONSE EXERCISE

MALTA-MARSAXLOKK-TSUNAMI RESPONSE EXERCISE

(231107) -- MARSAXLOKK (MALTA), Nov. 7, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A staff member of the civil protection department briefs children during a tsunami response exercise in Marsaxlokk, Malta, on Nov. 7, 2023. Malta conducted the tsunami response exercise here on Tuesday, simulating a situation of widespread tsunami threat throughout the Eastern and Central Mediterranean. (Photo by Jonathan Borg/Xinhua)

MALTA-MARSAXLOKK-TSUNAMI RESPONSE EXERCISE

MALTA-MARSAXLOKK-TSUNAMI RESPONSE EXERCISE

(231107) -- MARSAXLOKK (MALTA), Nov. 7, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Students line up for evacuation during a tsunami response exercise in Marsaxlokk, Malta, on Nov. 7, 2023. Malta conducted the tsunami response exercise here on Tuesday, simulating a situation of widespread tsunami threat throughout the Eastern and Central Mediterranean. (Photo by Jonathan Borg/Xinhua)

MALTA-MARSAXLOKK-TSUNAMI RESPONSE EXERCISE

MALTA-MARSAXLOKK-TSUNAMI RESPONSE EXERCISE

(231107) -- MARSAXLOKK (MALTA), Nov. 7, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Students line up for evacuation during a tsunami response exercise in Marsaxlokk, Malta, on Nov. 7, 2023. Malta conducted the tsunami response exercise here on Tuesday, simulating a situation of widespread tsunami threat throughout the Eastern and Central Mediterranean. (Photo by Jonathan Borg/Xinhua)

M6.5 quake rocks central Japan, no threat of tsunami damage

M6.5 quake rocks central Japan, no threat of tsunami damage

Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Hirokazu Matsuno attends a press conference in Tokyo on May 5, 2023, after an earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.5 rocked Ishikawa Prefecture and surrounding areas of central Japan

M6.5 quake rocks central Japan, no threat of tsunami damage

M6.5 quake rocks central Japan, no threat of tsunami damage

Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Hirokazu Matsuno attends a press conference in Tokyo on May 5, 2023, after an earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.5 rocked Ishikawa Prefecture and surrounding areas of central Japan.

M6.5 quake rocks central Japan, no threat of tsunami damage

M6.5 quake rocks central Japan, no threat of tsunami damage

Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Hirokazu Matsuno attends a press conference in Tokyo on May 5, 2023, after an earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.5 rocked Ishikawa Prefecture and surrounding areas of central Japan.

Inter-Korean talks on volcanic eruption threat

Inter-Korean talks on volcanic eruption threat

SEOUL, South Korea - The head of a North Korean delegation (R front) and other participants of inter-Korean talks are seen after discussing in the South Korean border town of Munsan on March 29, 2011, the eruption threat at Mt. Paekdu on North Korea's border with China. The meeting was arranged after South Korea accepted a North Korean offer to discuss a possible eruption at the mountain amid heightened awareness of natural disasters following the March 11 earthquake and ensuing tsunami in Japan.

M5.4 quake rocks Wakayama in western Japan, no threat of tsunami

An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.4 rocked Japan's western prefecture of Wakayama near Osaka on Friday morning, but there was no threat of a tsunami, the weather agency said. The quake occurred at around 9:28 a.m., registering lower 5 on the Japanese seismic intensity scale of 7 in the prefecture's northern region, the Japan Meteorological Agency said.

Inter-Korean talks on volcanic eruption threat

Inter-Korean talks on volcanic eruption threat

SEOUL, South Korea - The head of a North Korean delegation (R front) and other participants of inter-Korean talks are seen after discussing in the South Korean border town of Munsan on March 29, 2011, the eruption threat at Mt. Paekdu on North Korea's border with China. The meeting was arranged after South Korea accepted a North Korean offer to discuss a possible eruption at the mountain amid heightened awareness of natural disasters following the March 11 earthquake and ensuing tsunami in Japan. (Kyodo)