A new Japanese report suggests there is an estimated 70 to 80 per cent chance a megaquake could rattle the country within the next 30 year, and official estimates warn tsunami waves towering more ...

TOKYO -- A strong 7.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Tonga, prompting a tsunami warning for the Pacific island country. The U.S. Geological Survey said the temblor hit about 100 kilometers (62 ...

A powerful earthquake was reported in the Pacific Ocean early Monday morning local time, with officials issuing tsunami alerts for areas closest to the epicenter. According to the U.s. Geological ...