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Japan’s major earthquakes over the past 15 years

Japan’s latest Kumamoto quake left many presumed dead and cut power to thousands as the country’s Ring of Fire risk remains high.

Summary by The Japan Times
Situated on the Ring of Fire arc of volcanoes and oceanic trenches partly encircling the Pacific Basin, Japan accounts for about 20% of global earthquakes of magnitude 6 or higher.

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Japan's major earthquakes in the past 15 years

Explore a chronological list of significant earthquakes that have impacted Japan over the last 15 years, detailing their magnitude and impact. Read more at straitstimes.com.

·Singapore, Singapore
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Japan’s major earthquakes over the past 15 years

Situated on the Ring of Fire arc of volcanoes and oceanic trenches partly encircling the Pacific Basin, Japan accounts for about 20% of global earthquakes of magnitude 6 or higher.

·Chiyoda, Japan
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The Japan Times broke the news in Chiyoda, Japan on Wednesday, July 29, 2026.
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