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6.9-Magnitude Quake Hits Iwate, No Injuries, No Tsunami

6/25/2026

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A magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck off Iwate prefecture in Japan’s northeast on June 25, causing no injuries.
The Japan Meteorological Agency said only slight sea-level changes were expected and no tsunami warning was issued.
Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara announced an emergency response team to gather information and coordinate disaster relief in the Tohoku region.
Tohoku Electric Power reported no irregularities at the Onagawa and Higashidori nuclear plants.

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A magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck off Iwate prefecture in Japan’s northeast on June 25, causing no injuries.
The Japan Meteorological Agency said only slight sea-level changes were expected and no tsunami warning was issued.
Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara announced an emergency response team to gather information and coordinate disaster relief in the Tohoku region.
Tohoku Electric Power reported no irregularities at the Onagawa and Higashidori nuclear plants.