6.9 magnitude earthquake strikes northeastern Japan
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Japan Meteorological Agency
Northeastern Japan
June 2026
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A 6.9 magnitude earthquake occurred off the coast of Iwate Prefecture. No tsunami warning was issued. No abnormalities were reported at nuclear power plants in the region. Tohoku Shinkansen services were temporarily suspended.
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