Japan’s government says that the chances of a magnitude 8 earthquake have increased. Scientists can’t predict when one will strike, but it represents a meaningful jump over typical odds.

Japan is assessing damage and cautioning people of potential aftershocks after a late-night 7.5 magnitude earthquake caused injuries, light damage and a tsunami in Pacific coastal communities

A 7.5 quake in northeastern Japan has revived fears of a future “megaquake,” prompting fresh advisories and renewed calls for preparedness.

TOKYO >> Japanese authorities lifted tsunami warnings on Tuesday hours after a powerful 7.5-magnitude earthquake shook northeastern regions, injuring at least 30 people and forcing about 90,000 residents to evacuate their homes.

A powerful 7.5-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Aomori in northern Japan, triggering tsunami warnings and prompting the evacuation of around 90,000 residents. Authorities initially warned that waves could reach up to three metres, though the largest recorded tsunami was about 70cm.

A powerful earthquake that has a high chance of occurring beneath Tokyo and nearby areas within the next few decades could kill 18,00

Japanese government experts have projected that in the worst-case scenario, a major earthquake with its epicenter beneath the capital region could result in 18,000 deaths. According to Kyodo News and Nikkei Shimbun,