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A strong 6.7–6.9-magnitude earthquake hit off Japan’s Iwate Prefecture triggering a brief tsunami advisory but causing no injuries or major damage.
A 6.7 to 6.9-magnitude earthquake struck off Japan’s Iwate Prefecture on November 9, 2025, at 5:03 p.m. local time, with a shallow depth of 10 to 16 kilometers.
The Japan Meteorological Agency issued a tsunami advisory, predicting waves up to 3 meters, though recorded waves reached only 20 centimeters in coastal towns like Ofunato and Miyako.
The advisory lasted about three hours before being lifted, with no injuries or significant damage reported.
Nuclear facilities showed no abnormalities, rail services experienced delays, and power outages occurred.
Authorities warned of ongoing aftershocks and continued tsunami risks for several days, emphasizing vigilance despite no major impacts.
The event occurred in a seismically active region, recalling the 2011 disaster, though the quake was not linked to it.
Un fuerte terremoto de magnitud 6,7-6,9 sacudió la prefectura japonesa de Iwate, lo que provocó un breve aviso de tsunami, pero no causó heridos ni daños importantes.