5.6 Earthquake - North Pacific Ocean, 46 km east of Kuji, Iwate, Japan

"A strong magnitude 5.6 earthquake occurred in the North Pacific Ocean near the coast of
Iwate, Japan, in the early morning of Sunday, Aug 9, 2026 at 2.57 am local time (GMT +9). The quake had a very shallow depth of 34 km (21 mi) and was reported felt by some people near the epicenter." VD

5.4 Earthquake - North Pacific Ocean, 214 km east of Morioka, Iwate, Japan

"A strong magnitude 5.4 earthquake occurred in the North Pacific Ocean 135 km (84 mi) from Japan in the early morning at 2.43 am local time (GMT +9). The depth of the quake could not be determined, but is assumed to be shallow. The quake was not felt (or at least not reported so)." VD

5.5 Earthquake - 57 km E of Mutsu, Japan

"A strong magnitude 5.5 earthquake occurred in the North Pacific Ocean near the coast of
Aomori, Japan, in the morning at 11.48 am local time (GMT +9). The quake had a moderate depth of 82 km (51 mi) and was felt by many near the epicenter." VD

Japan quake kills; more trapped in collapsed mall, factory

"Soldiers and emergency workers combed through a badly damaged shopping mall, paper mill

and collapsed houses looking for trapped survivors after a powerful earthquake that killed at least 13 people and left many missing in southwestern Japan.
Bullet train services and some airport operations remained suspended and damage was still being assessed a day after the magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck the Kumamoto area on the southern main island of Kyushu." msn

5.6 Earthquake - 17 km south of Honmachi, Kumamoto, Japan

"A strong magnitude 5.6 earthquake hit 16.9 km (10 mi) away from Honmachi, Kumamoto,
Japan, in the afternoon at 5.08 pm local time (GMT +9). The depth of the quake could not be determined, but is assumed to be shallow. The quake was reported felt by some people near the epicenter." VD

Tokachidake volcano erupts for first time since 2004, Japan

"The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) confirmed a very small eruption at Tokachidake’s

62-2 crater at 11:07 LT (02:07 UTC)  the volcano’s first eruption since February 2004. A black plume rose approximately 200 m (656 feet) above the crater rim, while Volcanic Alert Level 2 remained in effect. Tokachidake is located in central Hokkaido, on Japan’s northernmost main island, approximately 900 km (560 miles) north-northeast of Tokyo." W

5.1 Earthquake - 50 km SW of Shirahama, Japan

"A strong magnitude 5.1 earthquake occurred in the Philippine Sea near the coast of Wakayama, Japan, in the evening at 9.58 pm local time (GMT +9). The depth of the quake could not be determined, but is assumed to be shallow. The quake was felt by many near the epicenter." VD

Countries Around the World Celebrate America’s 250th Birthday: ‘Happy U.S. Independence Day!

"Several countries are celebrating what America means to the world on her highly anticipated 250th birthday.
In Paris, France, the iconic Eiffel Tower was lit up with “USA 250” as the structure glittered in the night sky. “The lighting is part of a wider summer program organized by the City of Paris celebrating the historic friendship between France and the United States,” Oliya

Scootercaster’s post read: The U.S. Embassy in Tokyo, Japan, celebrated the anniversary with Japanese Defense Minister Koizumi Shinjiro and Tokyo Governor Koike Yuriko among the guests at the event.
President Donald Trump marked the momentous occasion in a proclamation on Friday, stating, “Two hundred and fifty years ago, the Founders of our great Republic gathered in Philadelphia to fulfill a God-given destiny — the freedom and Independence of the United States of America.” Today, America wakes 250 years later as a beacon of hope, a republic entrusted to its people, an idea that changed the world. A nation worth preserving. A dream worth pursuing. A freedom defended by every generation. Happy 250th, America! " Breitbart

6.1 Earthquake - 136 km NNE of Hirara, Japan

"A very strong magnitude 6.1 earthquake occurred in the East China Sea 101 km (63 mi) from Okinawa, Japan, around noon 1.04 pm local time (GMT +9). The depth of the quake could not be determined, but is assumed to be shallow. The quake was reported felt by some people near the epicenter." VD

6.1 Earthquake - 136 km NNE of Hirara, Japan

"A very strong magnitude 6.1 earthquake occurred in the East China Sea 101 km (63 mi) from Okinawa, Japan, around noon at 1.04 pm local time (GMT +9). The depth of the quake could not be determined, but is assumed to be shallow. The quake was reported felt by some people near the epicenter." VD

6.0 Earthquake - 49 km E of Noda, Japan

"A very strong magnitude 6.0 earthquake occurred in the North Pacific Ocean near the coast of Iwate, Japan, in the evening at 9.08 pm local time (GMT +9). The quake had a shallow depth of 44 km (27 mi) and was felt by many near the epicenter. The shallow depth of the quake caused it to be felt more strongly near the epicenter than a deeper quake of similar magnitude would." VD

5.8 Earthquake - 51 km ENE of Noda, Japan

"A strong magnitude 5.8 earthquake occurred in the North Pacific Ocean near the coast of

Iwate, Japan, in the early morning at 5.21 am local time (GMT +9). The quake had a very shallow depth of 34 km (21 mi) and was felt by many near the epicenter. The shallow depth of the quake caused it to be felt more strongly near the epicenter than a deeper quake of similar magnitude would." VD

Chaos in Japan - Massive Flooding & Storms Hit Osaka, Homes Swept Away

"Japan is battling one of its most dangerous weather disasters of 2026. Two powerful tropical

storms — Mekkhala and Higos — merged with Japan's seasonal Baiu rain front, dumping over a month's rainfall in less than 24 hours across western Japan. Nearly one million people under evacuation alerts. The Kamo River in Kyoto transformed into a violent torrent. Osaka's underground stations threatened by rising water. A deadly landslide struck a residential neighborhood in Yamaguchi — at least one dead, several seriously injured. Hiroshima and Nara facing elevated landslide threat. Hundreds of flights cancelled. Major highways closed. Emergency crews working around the clock across multiple prefectures. Officials warn." Xtreme

5.7 Earthquake - 7 km N of Oshino, Japan

"A strong magnitude 5.7 earthquake hit 78 km (48 mi) away from Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan, late in the evening at 10.29 pm local time (GMT +9). The quake had a shallow depth of 51 km (32 mi) and was felt over a large region. The shallow depth of the quake caused it to be felt more strongly near the epicenter than a deeper quake of similar magnitude would." VD

5.8 Earthquake - 3 km SE of Yokoshiba, Japan

"A strong magnitude 5.8 earthquake hit 74 km (46 mi) away from Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan, around noon at 12.46 pm local time (GMT +9). The quake had a shallow depth of 43 km (27 mi) and was felt over a large region. The shallow depth of the quake caused it to be felt more strongly near the epicenter than a deeper quake of similar magnitude would." VD

6.9 Earthquake - Iwate, 315 km south of Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan

"A very strong magnitude 6.9 earthquake hit 315 km (196 mi) away from Sapporo, Hokkaido,

Japan, in the morning at 7.30 am local time (GMT +9). The quake had a shallow depth of 51 km (32 mi) and was felt over a large region. The shallow depth of the quake caused it to be felt more strongly near the epicenter than a deeper quake of similar magnitude would." VD

5.3 Earthquake - North Pacific Ocean, 363 km southeast of Hachijo Jima Island, Tokyo, Japan

"A strong magnitude 5.3 earthquake occurred in the North Pacific Ocean 186 km (116 mi)

from Japan in the early morning at 4.17 am local time (GMT +9). The depth of the quake could not be determined, but is assumed to be shallow. The quake was not felt (or at least not reported so)." VD

5.5 Earthquake - Chiba, 63 km north of Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan

"A strong magnitude 5.5 earthquake hit 63 km (39 mi) away from Yokohama, Kanagawa,
Japan, in the late afternoon at 7.46 pm local time (GMT +9). The quake had a moderate depth of 72 km (45 mi) and was felt over a large region." VD

Severe Tropical Storm Jangmi leaves 23 injured, 60 000 without power after landfall in Wakayama, Japan

"Severe Tropical Storm Jangmi made landfall over southern Wakayama Prefecture at 04:30 JST bringing heavy rainfall and strong winds that injured at least 23 people, damaged 57 homes, left more than 60 000 customers without power, and prompted evacuation orders affecting more than 400 000 residents. The storm also triggered the first Level 5 Special Flood Warning issued under Japan’s new five-level disaster alert system." W

5.9 Earthquake - 18 km east of China, Kagoshima-ken, Japan

"A strong magnitude 5.9 earthquake hit 17.7 km (11 mi) away from China, Kagoshima-ken, Japan, in the morning at 11.46 am local time (GMT +9). The quake had a shallow depth of 42 km (26 mi) and was felt over a large region. The shallow depth of the quake caused it to be felt more strongly near the epicenter than a deeper quake of similar magnitude would." VD