A map shows the location of an earthquake that struck off the coast of Iwate prefecture, Japan, on Nov. 9, 2025. USGSTOKYO—A powerful quake rattled northern Japan Sunday evening, followed by several more temblors, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency. A tsunami advisory was issued.The earthquake, with an upgraded magnitude of 6.9 and depth of 16 kilometers (10 miles), struck off the coast of Iwate prefecture at 5:03 p.m. Japan time.
Powerful Quake Strikes Off Coast of Japan, Tsunami Advisory Lifted After 3 Hours
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