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Plumes of smoke rise from Mount Shinmoe in Kyushu during an eruption on October 11, 2017 – the volcano’s first in six years. The same volcano erupted again in June 2025 amid heightened seismic activity across southern Japan. Photo: Kyodo
Japan

Japan quake swarm and volcano reignite fears linked to viral manga prediction

Airlines are cancelling flights to Japan due to reduced demand attributed to anxiety over the disaster prediction.

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Trending in China

Chinese boy runs back to dining table for food during quake, amusing many online

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Accidents and disasters in China

Video | Hungry boy in China undeterred by quake

Hong Kong environmental issues

1,500 Hongkongers report feeling tremors as 4.3 magnitude quake hits Guangdong

Epicentre located in Qingyuan, about 57km north of Guangzhou and 180km northwest of Hong Kong.

Damage caused in northern Guangdong after a magnitude 4.3 earthquake struck. Photo: Handout
Japan

Japan eyes 80% cut in 298,000 death toll for potential Nankai monster quake

Measures include fortifying homes and fire safety installations, as well as building more embankments and emergency shelters.

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Japan

Japan on alert as Hokkaido tremors reignite megaquake fears

While scientists stress earthquakes are impossible to predict, residents are being urged to prepare for a worst-case scenario.

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Pakistan

Mass jailbreak in Karachi as tremors trigger chaos and escape

Authorities are facing criticism for releasing inmates during earthquake tremors, resulting in over 200 escapes. Police have since recaptured about 80.

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Members of media are seen through a broken glass window inside the premises of the district Malir jail after dozens of prisoners escaped from the jail on the outskirts of Karachi, Pakistan on June 3. Photo: Reuters
Japan

Can Japan find a new home for contaminated Fukushima soil?

The Japanese government has promised Fukushima residents that it will find permanent storage for the soil elsewhere in the country by 2045.

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Hong Kong society

Hongkongers feel tremors as magnitude 4.3 quake strikes Guangdong’s Heyuan

Observatory says initial analysis ‘indicated that an earthquake of magnitude 4.3 has occurred at 1.17pm on Thursday in Heyuan, Guangdong’.

Trending in China

China boy inspired by heroes during deadly 2008 Sichuan quake becomes paratrooper

Quake survivor realises dream of joining elite unit of People’s Liberation Army, says he will go ‘wherever there is a need’.

A Chinese boy who was inspired by the actions of People’s Liberation Army paratroopers during rescue efforts following the deadly 2008 Sichuan earthquake has realised his dream of joining the unit’s ranks. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin
International Property

Earthquake jitters sway Thailand’s market for high-rise office towers

Concerns over building safety are adding further pressure to a market that was already grappling with slowing demand.

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A collapsed building in Bangkok on March 28, 2025. Photo: Xinhua.
Myanmar

Opinion | How Myanmar’s devastating earthquake threatens to leave a lasting economic scar

The earthquake in central Myanmar poses serious risks to its fragile economy, with damages disrupting agriculture, trade and infrastructure.

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Myanmar

‘Junta in the way’: Myanmar quake crisis worsens amid air strikes, scarce UN aid

Myanmar’s junta is conducting air strikes after a deadly earthquake, despite a ceasefire, while a US$275 million UN aid appeal has received only US$34 million.

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Japan

As tourist bookings plunge over earthquake prophecies, Japan shuts down rumours

The Chinese embassy in Tokyo inadvertently added to the fears by warning citizens to take precautions against natural disasters.

Foreign tourists gather on a platform at Kyoto station on April 16. Photo: AFP
Thailand

Bangkok to trial disaster alerts after Myanmar quake criticism

The system will use three mobile networks to send warning messages in Thai and English, accompanied by a siren.

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Rescuers search for survivors under the rubble of a collapsed building in Bangkok, Thailand, on April, 12 2025. Photo: EPA-EFE
Thailand

Thai-Chinese firm denies safety breach at probe of Bangkok skyscraper collapse

Xin Ke Yuan Steel is being scrutinised for the quality of steel rods in a high-rise that collapsed during last month’s Bangkok earthquake, the only building to fail that day.

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Myanmar

Myanmar struggles to recover 3 weeks after deadly earthquake

The United Nations estimated that at least 2.5 million tons of debris from the quake, roughly 125,000 truckloads, will need to be removed.

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Japan

Japan’s Kyoto offers natural disaster survival tips for foreign visitors

The move comes as more foreign travellers have been visiting the ancient Japanese capital in recent years.

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Visitors to Kyoto can find tips on how to cope with a major natural disaster in the prefecture via a website set up by local authorities. Photo: AFP
Hong Kong society

Hero’s welcome for Hong Kong rescuers after return from quake-hit Myanmar

The 51-strong team met at Hong Kong airport by top officials including city leader John Lee and Myanmar’s consul general.

Singapore

Myanmar earthquake: Singapore deploys cyborg cockroaches in rescue efforts

The insect-robot hybrids are fitted with tiny ‘backpacks’ containing infrared cameras and sensors to detect human heat signatures.

Thailand

‘Everywhere is cracked’: Bangkok residents question high-rise safety after quake

One property manager said the quake prompted a flurry of inquiries from residents looking to relocate, due to ‘fear and anxiety’ of living far above ground.

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Workers repair damage on the exterior of a high-rise building in Bangkok following the March 28 earthquake that struck central Myanmar and Thailand. Photo: AFP
Myanmar

Myanmar junta leader visits quake epicentre – 10 days after disaster

Min Aung Hlaing’s visit reportedly hints at prioritisation of relief to religious institutions in Sagaing, where aid workers say supplies have been blocked.

Myanmar’s junta leader Min Aung Hlaing (left, front) visits the camp of Chinese rescue teams in Mandalay on Sunday, following the 7.7-magnitude earthquake. Photo: Xinhua
Asean

Myanmar earthquake: can Asean step up to fill US aid vacuum?

The US aid retreat opens ways for China and India to use their humanitarian assistance to build influence.

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Science

Magnitude 8 earthquake risk on rise in China, surrounding regions, study warns

As the world reels from the aftermath of the Myanmar earthquake, seismologists have warned there is a heightened danger of further disasters.

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Japan

Japan rebuts criticism of its response to Myanmar earthquake rescue

A Japanese medical care unit arrived at the disaster site in Myanmar on Wednesday, four days after a Chinese team began its rescue work.

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Rescuers carry out work in Mandalay, Myanmar, on Monday after a devastating earthquake hit the country’s central region last week. Photo: Xinhua
Lessons from China's history

Reflections | Why did ancient Chinese see earthquakes as messages from the heavens?

In ancient China, tremors were seen as cosmic warnings of misrule. China was also more advanced than the rest of the world at detecting them.

King You of ancient China’s Western Zhou dynasty famously faked enemy attacks to amuse his favourite consort, Bao Si. An earthquake two years into his reign was interpreted as a portent of brewing trouble. Photo: Getty Images
Myanmar

Myanmar’s double disaster: an earthquake and a heartless junta

As quake survivors dig through the rubble for loved ones with their bare hands, the military bombs villages and seeks diplomatic openings.

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Hong Kong economy

Japan issues megaquake warning, but many travellers from Hong Kong undeterred

Tour bookings remain steady while insurance executives urge travellers to secure coverage.

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