According to the Japanese Meteorological Agency, the earthquake occurred at approximately 9:19 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 13, with its epicenter in the Hyuga-Nada Sea. Seismic activity has continued ...

In Japan, people do not build permanent houses. Most homes are made of wood, which helps prevent collapse during earthquakes. Even in the case of a stronger earthquake, people remain safe.

TOKYO and LONDON -- A tsunami advisory has now been lifted after an earlier warning in the wake of a strong earthquake Monday off the coast of Japan’s Miyazaki Prefecture, officials said.

TOKYO -- A tsunami advisory has now been lifted after an earlier warning in the wake of a strong earthquake ... with its epicenter a few miles offshore at a depth of about 19 miles, Japanese ...