Japan Meteorological Agency
Coverage of Japan Meteorological Agency in the Nexus archive.
- Heavy rain pounds western Japan as 2 tropical storms approach
Heavy rain caused flooding in western Japan as two tropical storms, Mekkhala and Higos, approached. Over 30 homes were flooded in Nara and Hiroshima, with disruptions to trains and flights. The Japan Meteorological Agency warned the storms would reach Tokyo, dumping heavy rain.
- A powerful 7.2 magnitude earthquake strikes off northern Japan. No tsunami warning is triggered
A 7.2 magnitude earthquake struck off northern Japan, causing minor injuries and disruptions but no tsunami warning. The Japan Meteorological Agency confirmed no serious injuries, while the U.S. Geological Survey reported a slightly lower magnitude of 6.9. Some train services were suspended, and schools in affected areas canceled classes.
- Powerful 6.9-magnitude earthquake strikes off northern Japan. No tsunami warning
A 6.9-magnitude earthquake struck off northern Japan's coast, causing mild shaking in Tokyo and northeastern regions. No tsunami warning was issued, and there were no immediate reports of injuries or damage. The government's emergency team is monitoring the situation, while railways in the area suspended operations for safety checks.
- Powerful 6.9-magnitude earthquake strikes off northern Japan. No tsunami warning
A 6.9-magnitude earthquake struck off northern Japan's Iwate coast, with no tsunami warning issued. No injuries or damages were reported, and nuclear facilities including Fukushima Daiichi remained unaffected. The quake occurred during morning rush hour and mildly shook Tokyo.
- A powerful magnitude-6.9 earthquake struck off northern Japan, the meteorological agency says
A magnitude-6.9 earthquake struck off northern Japan, according to the meteorological agency. The event was reported by the Associated Press.
- 5.5 magnitude earthquake rattles Tokyo region but no danger of a tsunami, meteorological agency says
A 5.5 magnitude earthquake struck southern Ibaraki prefecture northeast of Tokyo at 7:46 p.m. (1046 GMT), causing no reported damage or injuries. The Japan Meteorological Agency confirmed no tsunami risk, while Shinkansen bullet trains in northeastern regions were temporarily suspended for safety checks.
- Typhoon Jangmi sweeps northwards leaving 23 injured in Japan
Typhoon Jangmi caused 23 injuries in Japan, with 1.52 million people advised to evacuate due to 80mph winds and heavy rainfall. The storm damaged 57 homes, disrupted electricity for 60,000 households, and harmed Himeji Castle, a UNESCO world heritage site.
- Japan on high alert for 'huge' second quake after lifting tsunami warning
Japan is on high alert for a potential stronger earthquake in the coming week after the Japan Meteorological Agency issued a warning, following the recent lifting of a tsunami alert.
- Japan warns of slightly increased risk of mega-quake after a 7.7-magnitude one
A 7.7-magnitude earthquake off northern Japan prompted a tsunami alert and a 1% risk advisory for a mega-quake in the next week. The Japan Meteorological Agency and Cabinet Office urged residents to prepare, while Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi emphasized emergency readiness. The quake, near the Chishima and Japan trenches, caused minor tsunamis but no major damage, echoing concerns from the 2011 disaster.
- Japan on high alert for 'huge' second quake after issuing tsunami warning
Japan's meteorological agency has issued a tsunami warning and warns of a potential stronger earthquake in the next week, prompting high alert measures across the country.
- Massive 7.5-magnitude earthquake hits off Japanese coast, tsunami alert issued
A 7.5-magnitude earthquake struck off the northern coast of Japan, prompting a tsunami alert. The quake occurred near Sanriku at 4:53 p.m. local time, with a depth of 10 miles, and NHK warned of a potential 10-foot tsunami in the region.