6.1-Magnitude Earthquake Hits Japan, No Tsunami Threat

According to JMA, the earthquake occurred at 5:21 a.m. local time at a depth of 41 kilometers.

The earthquake was recorded in Hacinohe City in Aomori Prefecture and Fudai Village in Iwate Prefecture, with maximum seismic intensity below 5 (5-). Tremors varying in intensity between 4 and 1 were felt in a wide area extending from Hokkaido to the Kanto-Koshin region.

JMA said the earthquake was caused by a reverse fault with a pressure axis running from west-northwest to east-southeast. As of 07:00 local time, no other earthquake with seismic intensity 1 or higher was recorded.

The agency noted that the earthquake occurred in the offshore Iwate region, which experienced a stronger earthquake with a maximum seismic intensity of 6+ on June 25. Authorities warned residents to be alert for earthquakes of up to seismic intensity 6+ for about a week after the previous event.

The JMA also warned that areas affected by severe shaking may face increased risk of rockfall and landslides. He explained that the latest earthquake did not meet the criteria for issuing a warning for a major earthquake that may occur later on the coasts of Hokkaido and Sanriku.

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said there was no concern about a tsunami and that the government continued to intervene through the crisis management office established after the June 25 earthquake.

Takaichi said in a post about X that he instructed authorities to assess the damage, provide timely and accurate information to the public, and take all necessary response measures. He also urged residents in the affected area to continue to exercise caution and take precautions as seismic activity continues.