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Tsunamis

156d ago

Asia

Asia

Japan issues tsunami advisory after 6.7-magnitude quake in country's northeast

The quake, which occurred off the coast of Aomori prefecture, followed a 7.5-magnitude earthquake this week that injured at least 34 people.
Image: JAPAN-EARTHQUAKE
Image: JAPAN-EARTHQUAKE
160d ago

Japan

Japan

Magnitude-7.6 quake strikes off Japan, triggering alert for tsunami of up to 10 feet

The Japanese Meteorological Agency said the quake struck off the coast of Hokkaido and issued an alert for a tsunami of up to 10 feet.
Massive earthquake hits northern Japan
Massive earthquake hits northern Japan
190d ago

Tsunamis

Tsunamis

Tsunami warning system, reeling from funding and staffing cuts, is dealt another blow

Nine seismic stations in Alaska are set to go dark this month, leaving forecasters without important data used to assess risks.
Headlights shine as people evacuate the Spit in Homer, Alaska, following a powerful earthquake in the Aleutian Islands that prompted a tsunami warning on July 22, 2020.
Headlights shine as people evacuate the Spit in Homer, Alaska, following a powerful earthquake in the Aleutian Islands that prompted a tsunami warning on July 22, 2020.
219d ago

Asia

Asia

Philippines hit by strong aftershock and tsunami warning after 7.4 magnitude quake

At least two people have died, while towns near the epicentre suffered structural damage.
A powerful magnitude-7.4 earthquake struck off the southern Philippines on October 10, triggering warnings of a "destructive tsunami" on the country's Pacific coast within hours.
A powerful magnitude-7.4 earthquake struck off the southern Philippines on October 10, triggering warnings of a "destructive tsunami" on the country's Pacific coast within hours.
291d ago

Science News

Science News

Why one of the world's most powerful earthquakes caused so little damage

The tsunami wasn't as deadly as feared, but that doesn't mean it was poorly forecast or didn't pose a risk, researchers say.
The coastline at Pacifica Municipal Pier in Pacifica, Calif., on July 30, 2025. Tsunami alerts issued at California Coast after magnitude 8.8 earthquake off Russia.
The coastline at Pacifica Municipal Pier in Pacifica, Calif., on July 30, 2025. Tsunami alerts issued at California Coast after magnitude 8.8 earthquake off Russia.
291d ago

Live Updates

Live Updates

Tsunami waves reach Hawaii, California after huge quake off Russia

Tsunami warnings were issued and evacuations were ordered across the Pacific after the 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck off Russia’s remote Far East.
Image: Massive Earthquake Off Russian Coast Generates Tsunami Alerts Across Pacific
Image: Massive Earthquake Off Russian Coast Generates Tsunami Alerts Across Pacific
291d ago

Russia

Russia

Video shows Russian medics performing surgery during massive earthquake

The Russian earthquake, which hit off the Kamchatka Peninsula, was one of the most powerful ever recorded.
Russian medics conduct surgery amid powerful earthquake
Russian medics conduct surgery amid powerful earthquake
305d ago

Earthquakes

Earthquakes

Tsunami alerts for Alaska canceled after 7.3-magnitude earthquake off Aleutians

No damage was immediately reported. The main threat had been dangerous currents or waves, not widespread inundation, the U.S. Tsunami Warning Center said.
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake off Sand Point, Alaska, on July 16, 2025.
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake off Sand Point, Alaska, on July 16, 2025.
528d ago

U.S. news

U.S. news

7.0 earthquake in Northern California knocks out power to thousands

The earthquake rumbled at around 10:44 a.m. local time about 62 miles west of Ferndale, California, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
612d ago

Climate in Crisis

Climate in Crisis

The mysterious case of a 650-foot tsunami witnessed by no one

The tsunami, one of the largest ever recorded, was the result of a series of rare, cascading events set in motion by melting ice.
greenland fjord landslide aftermath
greenland fjord landslide aftermath
647d ago

World

World

Japan issues first 'megaquake' warning after 7.1-magnitude temblor

The earthquake occurred off Miyazaki Prefecture at 4:42 p.m. local time (3:42 a.m. ET) at a depth of about 18 miles, the Japan Meteorological Agency said.