The most recent notable earthquake in Japan struck off the east coast of Aomori Prefecture , in the ocean to the northeast of Honshu.

Quick Scoop

  • The quake’s epicenter was offshore, in the Pacific, “off the east coast of Aomori Prefecture.”
  • It was a moderate earthquake (around magnitude 4.8 in one of the latest events) and did not trigger a tsunami warning.
  • Shaking on land reached up to seismic intensity 2 on Japan’s scale in nearby areas, which is felt but usually causes no damage.

What this means in practice

  • People along the northern Tohoku coast , especially in Aomori, would have felt light shaking, particularly in coastal towns facing the Pacific.
  • Because the epicenter was offshore and relatively shallow , the energy was spread out over the sea rather than focused directly under a city.

If you felt it

If you are in Japan and felt shaking:

  1. Check local TV, radio, or official apps (like JMA/Yahoo! Japan disaster info) for the latest alerts and aftershock information.
  1. If you are near the coast and feel long or strong shaking , move to higher ground as a precaution, even if a tsunami is not immediately expected. (General safety guidance.)

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