6.8 Quake Hits Japan, Five Large Aftershocks, More Could Come

6.8 Magnitude Earthquake Rocks Japan, Five Aftershocks Reported

Earthquakes continue to occur frequently. More than one earthquake happens somewhere in the world every day. Some countries, including Japan, frequently experience earthquakes. Today, Sunday, November 9, the earth trembled once again in Japan due to an earthquake. This earthquake occurred 126 kilometres east of Yamada, with a magnitude of 6.8 on the Richter scale. According to Indian time, the earthquake in Japan occurred today at 1:33 PM. Japan's Geophysics Agency also confirmed today's earthquake. The depth of the earthquake was 10 kilometres.

Following the 6.8 magnitude earthquake, Japan experienced five aftershocks. The first aftershock had a magnitude of 5.5 on the Richter scale. The second aftershock had a magnitude of 5.9 on the Richter scale. The third aftershock had a magnitude of 5.6 on the Richter scale. The fourth aftershock had a magnitude of 5.2 on the Richter scale. The fifth aftershock was stronger than the others, with a magnitude of 6.4 on the Richter scale.

People Fled Homes in Fear

Following the earthquake, people in the affected areas fled their homes in fear. The occurrence of five consecutive aftershocks caused further panic. These tremors were felt by many people. Currently, there is no information about any casualties due to the earthquake.

Earthquakes Near Japan

Similar or stronger quakes could occur in the coming days

A JMA official said at a news conference Sunday evening that earthquakes of similar or even stronger intensity could occur in the next few days.

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi posted a message on her X account, urging people to move away from the coast and remain on alert for aftershocks and tsunami waves that could hit the area.

Tsunami waves that follow earthquakes can continue for a few hours afterwards, hitting the coast repeatedly, and may grow larger over time. More quakes, which could be aftershocks, were also continuing in Iwate Prefecture.

Japan earthquake triggers small tsunamis, advisory in place after 6.8 magnitude quake jolts nation

Japan Earthquake Today Tsunami Warnings: Japan experienced at least three small tsunamis on Sunday minutes after a 6.8 magnitude earthquake jolted a Northern Pacific region affecting parts of the nation.

Authorities have also issued more tsunami warnings, warning people to not venture out.

The first tsunami hit Miyako, Iwate, at 5:37 pm local time (0837 GMT) but it was so small that the Japan Meteorological Agency said it could not measure the height.

Two minutes later, another tsunami wave reached Ofunato city in Iwate Prefecture, the JMA said. Its height was measured at 10 centimetres (about 4 inches). This tsunami also struck Ominato port, Miyako and Kamaishi, according to public broadcaster NHK.

“A tsunami advisory has been issued” for the Iwate coast, the JMA said in a bulletin, warning that waves could approach at any moment.

The JMA issued an advisory for a tsunami of up to 1 metre (3 feet) along the northern coastal region. The advisory remained in place an hour after the initial quake.

Tsunami waves that follow earthquakes can continue for a few hours afterward, hitting the coast repeatedly, and can possibly get bigger with time.

The original quake was followed aftershocks of between 5.3 and 6.3-magnitude, the JMA said.

No injuries, death or damage was reported immediately after the initial quake. No abnormal events were reported at the two nuclear plants that sit near the origin of the earthquake.

The same region Sunday morning experienced six offshore quakes, ranging between magnitude 4.8 and 5.8, that were barely felt on land and did not prompt tsunami advisories.

Bullet trains in the area were temporarily delayed, according to JR East railway operator. The quakes had caused power shortages, Kyodo News said.

Japan sits on top of four major tectonic plates along the western edge of the Pacific "Ring of Fire" and is one of the world's most tectonically active countries.