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6.7-Magnitude Quake Hits Northeast Japan, Tsunami Alert Issued

GreenWatch Desk: Earthquake 2025-12-12, 9:18am

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A collapsed road in Tohoku, northeast Japan, following an earthquake, December 9, 2025



A 6.7-magnitude earthquake struck Japan’s northeast on Dec 12, prompting a tsunami advisory.

The quake occurred at 11:44 am local time, just days after a stronger 7.5-magnitude tremor hit the same region. The US Geological Survey reported the epicenter 130 km northeast of Kuji in Iwate Prefecture.

The Japan Meteorological Agency issued a tsunami advisory, warning waves of up to 1 metre could affect Hokkaido, Iwate, and Miyagi prefectures between noon and 1:20 pm. However, national broadcaster NHK said no tsunami damage is expected.

Earlier the same day, a 5.3-magnitude earthquake was also recorded in Hokkaido.