Heavy rain halts rescue operations in Japan's quake hit southwest as experts warn of further jolts

Search and rescue operations in quake-ravaged regions in Japan's southwest have been suspended due to heavy rain, with thunderstorms, landslides and flooding likely to further hamper rescue efforts in Kyushu, the weather agency said Thursday.

Japan accepts US offer of airborne support as search and rescue continues in quake-ravaged areas

Search and rescue missions are continuing Sunday in quake-stricken regions in Japan's southwest with military personnel and firefighters searching through the rubble of collapsed homes and buildings for signs of life.

New Japan quake kills 10, scores feared trapped. Rescue operations under way

A more powerful quake hit southern Japan early Saturday, killing at least ten people, toppling large buildings and triggering a massive landslide just over a day after an earlier tremor which left nine dead.

7.4 earthquake hits southern Japan again (Depth 10 km, local time: 01:25)

A magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck southern Japan early on Saturday morning, triggering a tsunami advisory.

Japanese earthquake causes heavy destruction, leaves at least 3 dead, 200 injured

Thursday’s magnitude 6.4 earthquake that hit Japan’s southwestern island Kyushu Island reportedly caused heavy damage, the Cabinet of Ministers’ Chief Secretary Yoshihide Suga told an urgent news conference.

Japan: 1 feared dead, over 50 hospitalized after a strong earthquake, M6.2, Depth 15 km

One person was feared dead and more than 50 hospitalized after a strong earthquake struck southwestern Japan on Thursday evening, but no tsunami alert was issued.