Earthquake Of 6.9 Magnitude Jolts Japan, Bullet Train Services Temporarily Suspended

Published 25 June 2026 · politics

Earthquake Of 6.9 Magnitude Jolts Japan, Bullet Train Services Temporarily Suspended Published By, Last Updated: June 25, 2026, 07:53 IST A 6.9 magnitude quake struck

Earthquake Of 6.9 Magnitude Jolts Japan, Bullet Train Services Temporarily Suspended Published By, Last Updated: June 25, 2026, 07:53 IST A 6.9 magnitude quake struck off Iwate Prefecture, shaking northern Japan and Tokyo, briefly halting bullet train services. Japan Earthquakee News Updates: The earthquake occurred off the coast of Iwate Prefecture An earthquake of 6.9 magnitude struck northern Japan on Thursday morning (IST), shaking a wide area including Tokyo and briefly disrupting high-speed rail services, authorities said. No tsunami warning was issued and there were no immediate reports of casualties or major damage.

According to the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA), the earthquake occurred off the coast of Iwate Prefecture on the main island of Honshu at a depth of about 50 kilometres. The strongest shaking was recorded in neighbouring Aomori Prefecture, reaching upper 6 on Japan’s seven-level Shindo intensity scale. As a precaution, some Shinkansen bullet train services in north-eastern Japan were temporarily suspended for safety inspections before resuming operations. Authorities said no abnormalities were detected at nuclear facilities, including the Tomari plant in Hokkaido. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi directed government agencies to assess the situation and urged residents in affected regions to remain alert for possible aftershocks.

Officials said damage appeared limited, with residents in some areas reporting only minor incidents such as objects falling from shelves. News18 Newsletter Handpicked stories, in your inbox A newsletter with the best of our journalism submit About the Author Anushka Vats Anushka Vats is a Sub-Editor at News18.com with a passion for storytelling and a curiosity that extends beyond the newsroom. She covers both national and international news. For more stories, you can... Read More First Published: June 25, 2026, 07:38 IST News world Earthquake Of 6.9 Magnitude Jolts Japan, Bullet Train Services Temporarily Suspended Disclaimer: Comments reflect users’ views, not News18’s.

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