Earthquakes

Japan August 22

A robot's attempt to get a sample of the melted fuel at Japan's damaged nuclear reactor is suspended

An attempt to use a robot to remove a sample of melted fuel from Japan's tsunami-stricken Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant was suspended due to a technical issue.

Japan August 8

7.1 magnitude earthquake strikes off Japan's coast, tsunami advisory issued

A magnitude 7.1 earthquake was detected off Japan's southern coast, triggering a tsunami advisory. No injuries or serious damage were immediately reported.

Turkey April 18

An earthquake measuring 5.6 hits central Turkey. No immediate reports of casualties or damage

A 5.6 magnitude earthquake has struck central Turkey in the town of Sulusaray, damaging some buildings; there were no immediate reports of serious injuries or deaths.

LIFESTYLE April 6

Weekend read: An earthquake hits the northeast, tasty American food stories and more

In case you missed it in Lifestyle, soak up these top headlines — including stories about wild nature, tasty foods, the earthquake that occurred in northeastern America and much more.

TAIWAN April 5

Taiwan earthquake: Rescue operations ongoing as death toll reaches 12

Rescue operations continue in Taiwan, where the strongest earthquake in 25 years struck the island nation, damaging buildings, killing 10 people and injuring hundreds more.

TAIWAN April 3

Why Taiwan is earthquake-prone, and how the island handles them so well

Taiwan lies along the fault lines encircling the Pacific Ocean where most of the world’s earthquakes occur. Taiwan's earthquake preparedness is among the most advanced in the world.

Earthquakes April 3

Powerful earthquake rocks Taiwan, death toll rising, 800 injured

An earthquake in Taiwan resulted in nine deaths, some buildings collapsing and a tsunami warning, officials said Wednesday.

VIDEO April 2

Video shows chandelier waving during Taiwan quake

Taiwan was struck with a powerful earthquake Wednesday morning, damaging buildings and causing tsunami warnings in Japan. (Credit: Reuters)

Japan March 11

Japan marks Fukushima nuclear disaster 13 years later, pledges to recover 'at any cost'

Japan commemorated the thirteenth anniversary of the devastating 2011 earthquake, tsunami, and Fukushima nuclear disaster. Officials vowed to continue rebuilding.

Japan January 3

Japanese rescue teams race to find earthquake survivors as death count rises

Japanese disaster response personnel are frantically working to complete rescue operations in Ishikawa prefecture following a series of powerful quakes.