As scientists scramble to understand the cause, officials are urging residents to brace for the worst, and the rest of Japan to take this as a grim reminder of its ever-present seismic vulnerability.

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According to the NCS, the earthquake occurred at a shallow depth of 15 km, making it susceptible to aftershocks ...

A relentless series of earthquakes has shaken Akusekijima island here in the remote Tokara island chain, causing sleepless nights, emotional strain and growing fears of a larger quake to come.