While the Nankai Trough earthquake poses minimal direct risks to Hong Kong, it underscores the importance of preparedness. Residents should stay informed and consider emergency plans. For travelers, ...

Last year the government issued its first 'megaquake' advisory. Ever since, those living in the areas it's expected to hit have been preparing for the worst.

The Cabinet Office released on March 31 slightly lower death and disaster projections from an expected Nankai Trough megaquake than calculated a decade ago, but the numbers remain horrific and far ...

The lifting of the Nankai Trough megaquake advisory came after a tense week, which raises fears even greater confusion could ensue in the event a higher-level “alert” becomes necessary. On Aug ...

The Japanese government last month released a revised estimate of the damage that would be caused by a megaquake in the Nankai Trough off Japan’s Pacific coast. There is said to be a roughly 80 ...

The recent Myanmar earthquake serves as a reminder of the risks faced by the region, as it marks 10 years since a massive ...