A huge earthquake that rocked buildings and cut power to more than two million homes in Japan sparked fears of a Tsunami – 11 years after a tidal wave left nearly 19,000 people dead or missing in the same area. The powerful 7.3-magnitude quake jolted the country’s northeast coast off Fukushima on Wednesday, leaving at least four people dead and 69 injured. The earthquake left supermarkets... 

A Japanese couple offer prayers for the victims of the earthquake and tsunami at Kesennuma city in Miyagi prefecture on March 11, 2012. A new study by Maplecroft risk analysis firm says emerging Asian economies face the greatest financial risk from natural disasters. The study suggests that the limited ability of some Asian states has left them exposed to “major destructive natural hazards, such... 

A tsunami warning has been issued for north-eastern Japan after an earthquake with a magnitude of 7.4 struck off the east coast of Honshu. The tsunami is predicted to have a wave 1m (3ft) high. Those in the warning zone should move to high ground, Japanese TV said. The area was ravaged by an earthquake and tsunami last month which severely damaged the Fukushima nuclear plant. Thursday’s quake...