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Japan hit by 6.1-magnitude earthquake days after strong Iwate tremor, no tsunami threat
Published 28 June 2026 ยท world
A magnitude 6.1 earthquake jolted Japan's Iwate Prefecture coast early Sunday, following a series of recent tremors. While no tsunami risk or immediate damage was
A magnitude 6.1 earthquake jolted Japan's Iwate Prefecture coast early Sunday, following a series of recent tremors. While no tsunami risk or immediate damage was reported, authorities are urging residents to remain vigilant due to the ongoing seismic activity. This latest quake occurred in an area previously hit by a stronger tremor, raising concerns about potential landslides as the typhoon season approaches.
Published: June 28, 2026 โข 8:59 AM IST ยท Updated: June 28, 2026 โข 9:32 AM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
Key points
A magnitude 6.1 earthquake jolted Japan's Iwate Prefecture coast early Sunday, following a series of recent tremors.
While no tsunami risk or immediate damage was reported, authorities are urging residents to remain vigilant due to the ongoing seismic activity.
This latest quake occurred in an area previously hit by a stronger tremor, raising concerns about potential landslides as the typhoon season approaches.