# earthquake in japan today

Gov't warns about spread of false social media info on Noto quake » False information concerning a powerful earthquake in central Japan on New Year's Day has been spreading on social media platforms, prompting the government on Wednesday to call for the public to exercise caution. Some posts have attributed the cause of the magnitude-7.6 quake that struck the Noto Peninsula and its… Japantoday.com

At least 119 dead in Nepal earthquake » At least 119 people were killed in an overnight earthquake that struck a remote pocket of Nepal, officials said Saturday, as security forces deployed to assist with a frantic rescue effort. The 5.6-magnitude quake hit the far west of the Himalayan country late Friday and was measured by the US… Japantoday.com

r/MadeInAbyss on Reddit: I hope Tsukushi aren't affected by the earthquake » Posted by u/Happy-Study-981 - 259 votes and 20 comments Reddit.com

Powerful earthquakes in Japan leave at least 62 dead. Fears grow about saving people still trapped » Damage was so great that it could not immediately be assessed. Japanese media reports said tens of thousands of homes were destroyed. Apnews.com

Powerful quake rocks Japan, nearly 100,000 residents ordered to evacuate » It was the strongest quake in the region in more than four decades, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. Houses were destroyed, fires broke out and army personnel were dispatched to help with rescue operations. Reuters.com

Massive earthquake hits western Japan, triggering tsunami warnings | CNN » A 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck Japan on Monday afternoon, triggering a tsunami alert and prompting an official warning to residents to evacuate affected coastal areas as soon as possible. Cnn.com

Buildings Can Be Designed to Withstand Earthquakes. Why Doesn’t the U.S. Build More of Them? (Published 2019) » At stake is whether places like Silicon Valley, Seattle, Salt Lake City, San Francisco or Los Angeles might be forced to shut down after a direct hit. Nytimes.com

Japan Earthquake Tips: What To Do Before, During And After » News on Japan, Business News, Opinion, Sports, Entertainment and More static page Japantimes.co.jp