Magnitude 6.7 earthquake hits Japan’s northeast, tsunami warning issued
Summary
A magnitude 6.7 earthquake struck off the coast of Aomori Prefecture in northeastern Japan, leading to a tsunami advisory. The Japan Meteorological Agency reported the quake occurred at a depth of 20 kilometers, with no immediate issues detected at nearby nuclear facilities.Key Facts
- A magnitude 6.7 earthquake hit northeastern Japan, off the Aomori Prefecture.
- The earthquake occurred at 11:44 am local time at a depth of 20 kilometers.
- The Japan Meteorological Agency issued a tsunami advisory following the quake.
- The United States Geological Survey confirmed the magnitude of the quake.
- Japan’s Nuclear Regulation Authority reported no immediate problems at local nuclear sites.
- The region was previously affected by a magnitude 7.5 earthquake earlier in the week.
- In 2011, a magnitude 9.0 earthquake in the same region led to a devastating tsunami.
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