Magnitude 5.7 earthquake strikes near Yamada, Shimohei-gun, Iwate, Japan

Magnitude 5.7 Earthquake Strikes Near Yamada, Shimohei-gun, Iwate, Japan

A [translate:мagnitude 5.7 earthquake] occurred near [translate:Ямада, Шимохэй-гун, Иватэ], Japan. The event was reported 12 minutes ago by the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC), a leading international agency monitoring seismic activity worldwide.

The earthquake struck at a shallow depth of 20 km beneath the epicenter on the morning of Sunday, November 9, 2025, at 8:15 am local time.

The exact details regarding the magnitude, epicenter, and depth may be updated shortly as seismologists analyze data and other agencies release their findings.

"A magnitude 5.7 earthquake near Yamada, Shimohei-gun, Iwate, Japan, was reported only 12 minutes ago by the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC), considered one of the key international agencies that monitor seismic activity worldwide."

This seismic event reminds us of the constant need for vigilance and preparedness in earthquake-prone regions.

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