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19 Apr 2016

Searchers find body in twin Japan quakes, raising toll to 45

Some 100,000 evacuees endured chilly weather and another large aftershock overnight that hit the southern island of Kyushu, near the city of Kumamoto.

17 Apr 2016

After earthquake, 'mysterious foam' shocks people of Japan – See pics

In a very shocking incident, people of the earthquake-hit Japan's Fukuoka city saw a huge carpet of mysterious foamy bubbles on the streets.

16 Apr 2016

Scores trapped as Japan quakes toll hits 41

Homes, roads and railway lines were swept away when huge hillsides collapsed as thousands of tonnes of mud was dislodged by the thunderous seismic tremors.

16 Apr 2016

Japan quake breaches the historic walls of 400-year old Kumamoto Castle

The deadly earthquakes that struck the southern Japanese island of Kyushu on Thursday and Saturday breached the walls of Kumamoto Castle which had previously withstood bombardment and fire in its four centuries of existence.

16 Apr 2016

Death toll from latest Japan quake jumps to 18: Officials

The toll from a second powerful quake in southern Japan jumped to 18 on Saturday, officials said, adding to nine killed earlier.

16 Apr 2016

Second deadly earthquake hits southern Japan, rescuers race against time

Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said rescue efforts were critical with wet weather forecast overnight, which could further damage weakened buildings and cause landslides.

15 Apr 2016

Earthquake in Japan today: Powerful 7.0 quake strikes near Kumamoto, tsunami advisory lifted

A powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 7.0 struck Japan on Friday night. According to media reports, a tsunami warning has also been issued.

15 Apr 2016

Aftershocks rattle southwestern Japan after quake kills nine

More than 44,000 people initially fled to schools and community centres, some spending the night outside after the first quake hit around 9:30 p.m.

15 Apr 2016

Rescuers scramble for survivors after deadly quake hits Japan

Tens of thousands of people fled their homes after the 6.5-magnitude quake struck the southwestern island of Kyushu on Thursday night.

07 Dec 2015

Japan's Mt Aso erupts, spews smoke 700 metres into air

Monday's eruption marked the first time Mt. Aso had erupted since October 23, with the latest eruption sending plumes of smoke about 700 metres above the first crater of Mt. Nakadake, which is one of the five peaks comprising the volcano.

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