Japan: Earthquakes death toll at least 55; thousands of buildings damaged

Japan: Earthquakes death toll at least 55; thousands of buildings damaged

A series of powerful earthquakes that hit western Japan have left at least 55 people dead and damaged thousands of buildings, vehicles and boats. Officials warned on Tuesday that more quakes could lie ahead. Aftershocks continued to shake Ishikawa prefecture and nearby areas a day after a magnitude 7.6 temblor slammed the area. Damage was … Read more

Strong earthquake shakes eastern Japan; no tsunami warning

Strong earthquake shakes eastern Japan; no tsunami warning

Strong shaking was reported in Chiba and Ibaraki prefectures, but the U.S. Geological Survey said there was little chance of serious damage or fatalities. | Photo Credit: AP A strong earthquake shook Tokyo and other areas of eastern Japan on Friday, but no tsunami warning was issued. The magnitude 6.1 quake was centered off the … Read more