japan earthquake

Why Is Japan Vulnerable To Frequent Natural Disasters?

A powerful 6.8-magnitude earthquake struck southwestern Japan late Monday, shaking the Kyushu region. According to the US Geological Survey, the tremor occurred at 9:19 PM local time (12:19 GMT) at a depth of 36 kilometers. Its epicenter was located approximately 18 kilometers off the coast of Miyazaki prefecture. Tsunami Warning...