Tsunami warning issued after 6.8 earthquake strikes off Japan's eastern coast

Tsunami Warning Issued After 6.8 Magnitude Earthquake Near Japan's Eastern Coast

An earthquake measuring 6.8 on the Richter scale struck off the eastern coast of Japan at 08:03 GMT on Sunday, according to the US Geological Survey.

The Japan Meteorological Agency has announced a tsunami warning for the eastern coastline of Iwate Prefecture.

Waves as high as 1 meter (3.28 feet) may hit the Iwate coast, the agency warned.

This alert aims to prepare residents and authorities for potential impacts along the affected coastal areas.

A strong 6.8 magnitude earthquake near Iwate Prefecture has prompted tsunami warnings with possible waves up to 1 meter along the eastern coast.

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Anadolu Ajansı — 2025-11-09