Japan’s weather agency issues tsunami alert for Iwate Prefecture after 6.7 magnitude earthquake
Tokyo, Nov 9 – A 6.7‑magnitude quake struck the Pacific Ocean off Japan’s northeastern coast this afternoon, triggering a tsunami warning for Iwate Prefecture and a brief shutdown of the Shinkansen bullet‑train line.
The Japan Meteorological Agency said the shock, felt at about 10 km deep, could send a wave up to 1 meter onto Iwate’s shore. Shocks of magnitude 4 were felt in parts of Iwate and neighboring Miyagi, the agency reported.
Local watches picked up a 10‑centimetre surge at Ofunato and a smaller wave at Miyako. After the quake, power grids were briefly knocked out, causing a temporary pause in the Shinkansen service between Sendai and Shin‑Aomori. JR East has now reopened the line.
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi urged residents to leave the coast immediately, warning that a later, larger tsunami and aftershocks are possible. In a post on X, she said:
> “The earthquake’s epicenter off the Sanriku coast happened at 17:03. Seismic intensity 4 hit Iwate and Miyagi. A tsunami advisory is in effect—evacuate the coast now. A later wave could be bigger than expected, and aftershocks may follow. Stay alert and follow official updates.”
The Tohoku Electric Power company confirmed that its Onagawa nuclear plant had not suffered any damage.
A meteorological official told reporters that stronger quakes could occur over the next few days. The agency again cautioned people not to enter the sea or coastal areas while the tsunami advisory remains active.
Source: ianslive
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