Japan Observes Tiny Tsunami Following 6.7 Magnitude Quake
On Sunday evening, Japan reported that tiny tsunami waves impacted its northern Pacific coast after an offshore earthquake with a magnitude of 6.7.
Tsunami Details and Earthquake Impact
The initial wave struck Miyako, Iwate, at 5:37 pm (4:37 pm Singapore time), but the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) noted it was too small to measure accurately. Two minutes later, a 10 cm wave reached Ofunato.
The earthquake occurred around 5:03 pm off the coast of Iwate. The JMA issued an advisory warning of a possible tsunami up to 1 meter high.
"A tsunami advisory has been issued for the Iwate coast," the JMA said in a bulletin, cautioning that waves could arrive at any moment.
The US Geological Survey recorded the earthquake as magnitude 6.8. Aftershocks ranging from magnitude 5.3 to 6.3 followed the initial quake, according to the JMA.
Other Seismic Activity That Day
Earlier on the same Sunday morning, the region experienced six offshore earthquakes, measuring between magnitude 4.8 and 5.8. These were barely felt on land and did not lead to tsunami warnings.
Historical Context
This area still recalls the devastating 9.0-magnitude undersea earthquake in 2011, which caused a massive tsunami and resulted in approximately 18,500 deaths or missing persons.
The 2011 disaster remains a tragic memory, underscoring the region's vulnerability to significant seismic events.
Author's summary: Japan experienced a minor tsunami following a 6.7 magnitude offshore earthquake on November 9, with authorities closely monitoring aftershocks and issuing advisories for the Iwate coast.
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