Oct 30 - By Associated Press
A magnitude 6.8 earthquake hit off Japan's southern coast Friday, according to Japan's Meteorological Agency.
Aug 16 - By Shino Yuasa, Associated Press Writer
Two strong earthquakes hit between Japan's southernmost islands and the coast of Taiwan on Monday, both briefly prompting tsunami warnings, the Japanese Meteorological Agency said.

Aug 9 - By Associated Press
A magnitude-6.5 earthquake hit off Japan's eastern coast early Thursday, the country's Meteorological Agency said.
Aug 4 - By Associated Press
A magnitude-6.5 earthquake hit off Japan's southern coast Wednesday, the country's Meteorological Agency said. There were no immediate reports of damage or casualties.
Dec 3 - By Associated Press
A 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of northern Japan on Thursday, the Meteorological Agency said. There were no immediate reports of damage or casualties.

Jun 13 - By Associated Press
Police say rescue workers have recovered another body from a landslide triggered by a powerful earthquake in northern Japan, bringing the confirmed death toll to 12.
May 7 - By Associated Press
A strong earthquake struck off the coast of Japan early Thursday, the national Meteorological Agency said, waking up people 100 miles away in Tokyo.
Mar 14 - By Associated Press
A strong earthquake struck a remote island southeast of Tokyo, the Meteorological Agency said Saturday. There were no immediate reports of damage.

Jul 15 - By Associated Press
A strong earthquake struck northwestern Japan on Monday, destroying hundreds of homes, buckling seaside bridges and causing a fire at one of the world's most powerful nuclear power plants. At least seven people were killed and hundreds were injured.