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- The Japan Meteorological Agency recorded a magnitude-6.3 earthquake off Miyagi Prefecture at 8:22 p.m. on May 15 2026.
- The quake’s hypocenter was at latitude 38.9° N, longitude 142.1° E, 50 km deep.
- Seismic intensity reached lower-5 in Tome City and Osaki City and level 2 in Tokyo, causing dishes and books to fall from shelves in the Miyagi towns.
- Authorities issued no tsunami warning and reported no immediate injuries or damage.
