The moment powerful earthquake hits Japan

Cat wakes up from sleep moments before earthquake shakes room in Japan, video goes viral

A cat's split-second reaction before a powerful earthquake struck Japan has gone viral online. The animal suddenly woke up and scanned its surroundings moments before the room began shaking, sparking fresh debate over whether animals can sense earthquakes before humans.

Photos show aftermath of powerful earthquake in southwestern Japan

Kumamoto, Japan: A powerful earthquake struck the Kumamoto area on Japan's southwestern main island of Kyushu on Tuesday, causing extensive damage to buildings, homes and infrastructure.Photographs from the affected region show heavily damaged structures, including a shopping mall, a factory and multiple residential properties, as emergency crews worked to assess the destruction.Images from the scene capture the extent of the damage, with collap…

Japan’s PM pledges full govt response after powerful earthquake

TOKYO - Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has vowed to support those affected by Tuesday’s powerful earthquake on the island of Kyushu, saying that her government will work tirelessly to respond to the emergency.

The moment powerful earthquake hits Japan

A major earthquake has rocked Japan leaving dozens of people missing or injured.

Magnitude 7.1 earthquake strikes southern Japan: Videos and key facts after powerful quake triggers tsunami alert

A powerful earthquake struck Japan on 28 July, with images showing damaged roads and buildings. The quake triggered tsunami warnings, but fortunately no destructive waves were recorded.A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck Kumamoto Prefecture in southern Japan. The quake occurred at 4:27pm local time on 28 July, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA).The JMA issued a tsunami warning for waves of up to 1 metre. However, international medi…