# earthquake in japan today

Powerful earthquakes in Japan leave at least 62 dead. Fears grow about saving people still trapped » Damage was so great that it could not immediately be assessed. Japanese media reports said tens of thousands of homes were destroyed. Apnews.com

Today’s Top Japan and World News | NHK WORLD-JAPAN News » Japanese public broadcaster provides the latest breaking news, live video, analysis and features from Asia and around the world. Www3.nhk.or.jp

On This Day: 2011 Tohoku Earthquake and Tsunami » On March 11, 2011, a magnitude 9.1 earthquake struck off the northeast coast of Honshu, Japan, generating a deadly tsunami. Ncei.noaa.gov

Massive earthquake hits western Japan, triggering tsunami warnings | CNN » A 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck Japan on Monday afternoon, triggering a tsunami alert and prompting an official warning to residents to evacuate affected coastal areas as soon as possible. Cnn.com

Powerful quake rocks Japan, nearly 100,000 residents ordered to evacuate » It was the strongest quake in the region in more than four decades, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. Houses were destroyed, fires broke out and army personnel were dispatched to help with rescue operations. Reuters.com

Japan reports dozens of fatalities after series of strong earthquakes » Thousands evacuated from Noto Peninsula and Prime Minister Fumio Kishida says he will personally lead national response to disaster. Nbcnews.com

Earthquake death toll over 21,000; Turkey evacuates thousands; UN aid reaches Syria: recap » The international effort to provide food and shelter to victims of the earthquake that rocked Turkey and Syria intensified Thursday. Latest updates. Usatoday.com