Earthquake off the coast of northern Japan – 9 Nov 2025

What happened

• A powerful earthquake struck off the coast of Iwate Prefecture in northern Japan at about 5:03 p.m. local time on Sunday, 9 November 2025. (AP News)

• The initial magnitude was reported at around 6.7, then revised by the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) to ~6.9. (AP News)

• The quake struck at a depth of approximately 16 km beneath the sea surface. (AP News)

Tsunami & coastal impact

• A tsunami advisory was issued for coastal areas of Iwate. (Reuters)

• Small tsunami waves of about 10–20 cm were observed in locations such as Ofunato and Kuji. (The Japan Times)

• The advisory was lifted around three hours later when no significant waves materialised. (AP News)

Damage & effects

• So far, no major injuries or large-scale damage have been reported. (euronews)

• Transport systems were briefly affected: the Tōhoku Shinkansen train line had temporary suspensions due to power issues. (The Japan Times)

• Nuclear power plants in the region were confirmed to have no immediate abnormalities. (Reuters)

Outlook & warnings

• Authorities emphasised the possibility of strong aftershocks in the next few days. (CBS News)

• Residents in coastal zones were urged to stay alert and avoid shoreline areas until full clearance.

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• AP News

• timesofindia.indiatimes.com