Earthquake off the coast of Iwate Prefecture
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Japan Meteorological Agency
Off the coast of Iwate Prefecture, Japan
June 28, 2026, 5:21 AM
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An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.1 occurred off the coast of Iwate Prefecture. The depth of the epicenter was 40 kilometers. There is no risk of a tsunami.
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