Magnitude 6.1 Earthquake Strikes Off Coast of Iwate
- A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck off the coast of Iwate Prefecture early Sunday, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency; no tsunami warning was issued and there were no immediate reports of damage or casualties.
- This temblor follows a series of recent seismic events in the region, including a 7.2 magnitude quake that struck Thursday, injuring at least 10 people and disrupting the Tohoku Shinkansen.
- Originating at a depth of about 40 kilometers, the 5:21 a.m. quake prompted safety checks at nuclear facilities; Tohoku Electric Power reported no abnormalities at Higashidori and Onagawa, while Rokkasho nuclear fuel plant remained stable.
- Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi noted that quakes "have been occurring continuously" in the Iwate area and urged residents to remain vigilant, stating, "I ask that you remain vigilant and do not let your guard down."
- The agency has urged the public to remain alert for earthquakes with maximum seismic intensity of around an upper 6, as officials continue to monitor the region for aftershocks following recent activity.
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Magnitude 6.1 Earthquake Hits Off Iwate Coast In Japan; No Tsunami Risk, Says JMA
Tokyo: A strong earthquake of magnitude 6.1 struck off the coast of Iwate Prefecture in northeastern Japan early Sunday, the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) said, adding that there is no risk of a tsunami from the quake.According to the JMA, the earthquake occurred at 5:21 am (
It was felt over a wide area, but there were no casualties or serious damage.
6.1-magnitude Earthquake Hits off Iwate Coast in Japan; No Tsunami Risk, Says JMA
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