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) just 12 minutes ago. This agency is one of the primary international organizations monitoring seismic activity worldwide.
The earthquake occurred at a shallow depth of 20 km beneath the epicenter on Sunday morning, November 9, 2025, at 8:15 am local time.
The reported magnitude, epicenter, and depth may be updated soon as seismologists review the 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."
Author's summary: A recent 5.7 magnitude earthquake struck near Yamada in Iwate, Japan, with details subject to update as experts analyze the seismic data.
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