Iwo-Jima volcano enters new eruptive period, Japan
Satellite images taken on July 19, 2024, suggest Japan’s Iwo-Jima volcano, also known as Ioto and Ogasawara-Iojima, has entered a new eruptive period.
Strong explosive eruption at Sakurajima volcano, Japan
A strong explosive eruption was registered at Sakurajima volcano, Japan at 04:58 UTC on July 20, 2024.
Record-breaking heat in Japan leads to 4 deaths as mercury touches 40 °C (104 °F)
The Japan Meteorological Agency issued extreme heat warnings on July 7, 2024, after parts of Japan broke record heat levels. On the same day, Shizuoka touched 40 °C (104 °F), marking its highest recorded temperature since records began in 1940. The heatwave has led to four deaths and over 2 000 hospitalizations.
Deep M6.3 earthquake hits off the west coast of Ogasawara Islands, Japan
A deep earthquake registered by the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) as M6.3 hit off the west coast of Ogasawara Islands at 20:02 UTC on July 7, 2024. The agency is reporting a depth of 530 km (329 miles). USGS is reporting M6.2 at a depth of 571 km (354 miles).
Deep M6.9 earthquake hits off the west coast of Ogasawara Islands, Japan
A very strong earthquake registered by the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) as M6.9 hit off the west coast of Ogasawara Islands, Japan at 08:35 UTC (17:35 JST) on April 27, 2024. The agency is reporting a depth of 540 km (335 miles). USGS is reporting M6.5 at a depth of 503 km (312 miles), EMSC M6.5 at a depth of 497 km (308 miles).
Strong M6.4 earthquake hits Shikoku, Japan
A strong earthquake registered by the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) as M6.4 hit Shikoku at 14:14 UTC (23:14 LT) on April 17, 2024. The agency is reporting a depth of 50 km (31 miles). USGS is reporting M6.3 at a depth of 25.7 km (16 miles).
Heat records shattered in northern Japan
Many heat records have been shattered in northern Japan with the start of the new week.
Strong M6.1 earthquake hits off the coast of Fukushima Prefecture, Japan
A strong and shallow earthquake registered by the USGS as M6.1 hit off the coast of Fukushima Prefecture, Japan at 03:16 UTC on April 4, 2024. The agency is reporting a depth of 40 km (25 miles). The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) is reporting M6.0 at a depth of 40 km.
Large waterspout makes landfall in Okinawa, damaging several buildings, Japan
A large waterspout made landfall on the island of Ie in Japan’s Okinawa on March 5, 2024, damaging several buildings.
Widespread liquefaction hampers reconstruction after M7.6 earthquake in Ishikawa, Japan
In the aftermath of the January 1 earthquake, the city of Wajima in Ishikawa Prefecture faces significant challenges due to liquefaction, severely impacting infrastructure and complicating relief efforts. Continuous aftershocks further hinder the restoration process, with houses, roads, and manholes notably affected. Governor Hiroshi Hase has requested a comprehensive investigation from the central government to address the escalating situation, emphasizing the need for seismic reinforcement of underground infrastructure.
