US EditionPowerful quake strikes off the coast of Japan, tsunami advisory lifted after 3 hours
The 6.7 magnitude quake triggered a tsunami advisory with waves up to 1 meter, causing transport delays and power outages but no major damage, officials said.
- On Sunday, a magnitude 6.8 quake hit offshore Iwate Prefecture around 5:03 pm, prompting a tsunami advisory, Japan Meteorological Agency reported.
- Japan sits on the Pacific 'Ring of Fire' and experiences roughly 1,500 tremors annually, making it highly seismically vulnerable.
- National broadcaster NHK confirmed small offshore tsunami waves while live feeds initially showed calm seas, and a 10-centimeter tsunami was detected at Ofunato city and Ominato port, Iwate Prefecture.
- Officials said there were no immediate reports of injuries or damage, and they reported no abnormalities at the two nuclear power plants in the area despite the advisory.
- Given the area's history, authorities emphasized the region remains sensitive due to the earlier 9.0-magnitude earthquake and tsunami that caused about 18,500 deaths or missing persons.
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The telluric movement had its epicenter in the sea, which triggered the tsunami alert
A 6.9 magnitude earthquake struck northern Japan on Sunday, November 9, causing a small tsunami. The alert, issued by the Japanese weather agency, was finally lifted after the observation of waves...
There have been no reports of damage or injuries so far, and no abnormalities have been reported at the two nuclear power plants in the area.
Powerful Quake Strikes Off Coast of Japan, Tsunami Advisory Lifted After 3 Hours
TOKYO—A powerful quake rattled northern Japan Sunday evening, followed by several more temblors, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency. A tsunami advisory was issued. The earthquake, with an upgraded magnitude of 6.9 and depth of 16 kilometers (10 miles), struck off the coast of Iwate prefecture at 5:03 p.m. Japan time. There were no immediate reports of injuries or damage, or any reports of abnormalities at the two nuclear power plants i…
A 6.9 magnitude earthquake hit the northern coast of Japan, causing a small tsunami. The region remains under surveillance for possible future earthquakes.
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