Earthquake Intensity Scale

Earthquake of magnitude 5.6 strikes Japan

Magnitude 6.1 earthquake strikes off coast of Iwate

The quake registered a lower 6 on the Japanese seismic intensity scale of 7 in Hachinohe, Aomori Prefecture. No tsunami warning was issued.

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Map: 6.9-Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Japan

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6.1-magnitude earthquake strikes off Japan's Iwate coast; no tsunami threat, says JMA

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Japan braces for double storms, torrential rains shut down parts of Taiwan

Japan has issued evacuation orders for around one million people as tropical storms Mekkhala and Higos bring torrential rain, landslide risks, flight cancellations and transport disruptions.

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Japan cancels 120 flights as twin storms approach

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Earthquake off northeastern coastline rattles Japan; no tsunami warning issued

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What Is The Seismic Scale and How Are Earthquakes Measured?

Discover how scientists measure earthquakes using advanced seismometers and the damage-assessing MMI scale. Learn how real-time seismic tracking and early warning systems protect communities and improve disaster preparedness worldwide.

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Massive 6.1-magnitude earthquake hits Japan; authorities urge citizens to stay alert, no tsunami threat

The Japan Meteorological Agency said that the earthquake struck in the same region where a powerful quake had occurred off the coast of Iwate on June 25

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Earthquakes happen all the time, you just can't feel them. A guide to how they're measured

About 55 earthquakes a day – 20,000 a year – are recorded by the National Earthquake Information Center. Most are tiny and barely noticed by people living where they happen. But some are strong enough to shake things off walls, cause cracks in ...