Japan is learning what life is life under a megaquake watch. NPR's Rob Schmitz talks to Richard Allen, director of the Berkeley Seismology Lab, about what it means.

A 6.7 magnitude earthquake occurred Friday afternoon local time off the northern coast of Japan, the Japan Meteorological ...

As Japanese officials issue an unprecedented megaquake advisory after this week's powerful tremor, here’s everything you need ...

Japan’s government says that the chances of a magnitude 8 earthquake have increased. Scientists can’t predict when one will ...

Powerful aftershocks strike Japan days after megaquake advisory issued - The megaquake warning covers approximately 800 miles ...

Japan’s government has issued a rare “megaquake advisory” after a 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck off the country’s northern ...

"Please stay prepared to evacuate immediately if you feel any shaking, while continuing your socioeconomic activities.” ...

Insurance and reinsurance markets are on heightened alert after a rare “megaquake” advisory was issued in the north of Japan, following a sequence of strong earthquakes that has rattled Aomori, ...

(Photo by JIJI Press / AFP via Getty Images) / Japan OUT Japan issues highest-level warning for possible megaquake and 98-foot tsunami. Authorities urge 800-mile coastline residents to prepare ...

Japan issued a megaquake advisory Tuesday after a magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck off the eastern coast of Aomori. Dr. Lucy Jones tells us how it relates to Southern California.