Earthquake with a Magnitude of 6.9 Strikes Pacific Ocean, Triggering Mild Tsunami Waves in Northeast Japan
A magnitude 6.9 earthquake that occurred on Sunday in the Pacific Ocean caused mild tsunami waves in northeast Japan, leading to the evacuation of several residents from coastal areas and the temporary suspension of certain Shinkansen high-speed train services.
According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, which revised the earthquake's magnitude from 6.7 to 6.9, the quake struck off the coast of Sanriku in the evening at a depth of approximately 16 kilometers. The agency issued a tsunami alert for Iwate Prefecture, predicting waves of up to one meter.
No damage or injuries have been reported, according to authorities. Residents of coastal cities in Iwate, including Ofunato, Rikuzentakata, and Otsuchi, were advised to evacuate as a precautionary measure.
Waves of 20 centimeters were observed in Kuji and Ofunato, while waves of 10 centimeters were recorded in Miyako and Kamaishi, according to the Japanese news agency Kyodo.
