Magnitude 5.7 Earthquake Strikes Near Yamada, Shimohei-gun, Iwate, Japan
A magnitude 5.7 earthquake was reported near Yamada, Shimohei-gun, Iwate, Japan, by the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC), a leading global seismic monitoring agency.
The quake occurred at a shallow depth of 20 km beneath the epicenter on the morning of Sunday, November 9th, 2025, at 8:15 am local time.
Seismologists may revise the exact magnitude, epicenter, and depth within hours or minutes as they analyze data and receive updates from other agencies.
Magnitude 5.7 earthquake strikes near Yamada, Shimohei-gun, Iwate, Japan – EarthquakeMonitor, Sat, 8 Nov 2025, 22:28
This seismic event highlights ongoing active monitoring efforts and the importance of timely data assessment by international centers.
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