6.9 magnitude earthquake strikes off northern Japan

On the morning of June 25, 2026, an earthquake with a magnitude of 6.9 occurred off the coast of the Iwate prefecture in northern Japan. The Japan Meteorological Agency reported that the seismic event took place at a focal depth of 50 kilometers. Authorities confirmed that no tsunami warning was issued following the quake. As of the latest reports, there have been no recorded injuries or structural damages. Official updates were released shortly after 06:00 local time. The situation continues to be monitored by national authorities.