The risk level for a potential powerful earthquake striking along the Nankai Trough has increased, but there is no reason to panic, the government says. It recommends being prepared for the worst ...

The lifting of the Nankai Trough megaquake advisory came after a tense week, which raises fears even greater confusion could ensue in the event a higher-level “alert” becomes necessary. On Aug ...

A potential Nankai Trough megaquake in Japan could be catastrophic, with estimates predicting 300,000 to 320,000 fatalities and trillions in damages. The Japan Meteorological Agency's Nankai ...

The Cabinet Office on Friday released improved public relations measures regarding the government's emergency alert system for a megaquake that may occur in the Nankai Trough off the country's ...

Japan's Meteorological Agency (JMA) has issued a special advisory warning of a heightened risk of a megaquake in the Nankai Trough region. This advisory follows a recent 7.1-magnitude earthquake ...