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6.3 earthquake jolts northern Japan but no tsunami warning sparks uneasy calm
International
Published on 15 May 2026
Japan issued no tsunami warning despite the quake
A magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck northern Japan on Friday evening in Pacific waters off Miyagi prefecture, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency. Despite the strong shaking, no tsunami warning was issued and there were no immediate reports of damage. NHK reported that nuclear power plants in Miyagi and Fukushima showed no abnormalities. East Japan Railway temporarily suspended shinkansen services. The quake follows a major April 7.7 event that triggered a tsunami alert, and JMA warned a larger quake remains possible.
- Quake measured 6.3 magnitude, hit 8:22 pm local time
- Epicenter was in Pacific waters off northern Miyagi
- Japan Meteorological Agency issued no tsunami warning
- No immediate damage reports; nuclear plants found normal
- Shinkansen bullet trains were temporarily suspended
- Event comes after an April 7.7 quake near the area
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