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6.2-magnitude earthquake strikes off northeastern Japan

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10/11/2025

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10/11/2025

6.2-magnitude earthquake strikes off northeastern Japan

TOKYO, Nov 10, (Xinhua): An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.2 struck off the Sanriku coast in northeastern Japan at around 4:23 p.m. local time (0723 GMT) Monday, the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) said.

The temblor originated at a depth of about 10 km. While slight sea-level changes may occur, the JMA said there is no risk of tsunami damage.

The quake registered an intensity of 3 on Japan's seismic scale of 7 in several locations across the Tohoku region. No immediate injuries or damage were reported.