Tsunami Warning After 6.8 Quake off Japan’s East Coast
An earthquake measuring 6.8 on the Richter scale struck off Japan’s eastern coast near Iwate Prefecture at 08:03 GMT on Sunday, according to the US Geological Survey.
The quake’s epicenter was located about 10 kilometers (6.21 miles) beneath the ocean surface. Authorities have issued a tsunami warning for the region’s eastern shoreline.
The Japan Meteorological Agency cautioned that waves up to 1 meter (3.28 feet) could reach coastal areas of Iwate Prefecture.
Safety Measures and Local Alerts
- Residents were urged to move away from coastal zones.
- Emergency services are monitoring for possible aftershocks.
Regional Geological Activity
Northern Japan frequently experiences seismic activity due to its position along the Pacific Ring of Fire, where tectonic plates meet and shift beneath the ocean floor.
Author’s summary: A magnitude 6.8 earthquake struck near Iwate Prefecture, triggering a tsunami warning with potential 1-meter waves along Japan’s eastern coast.