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Magnitude 1 Earthquake in Iwate Prefecture. An Earthquake with a Maximum Seismic Intensity of 2 Occurred Off the Coast of Iwate Prefecture. No Tsunami Expected.
At approximately 8:19 PM on September 13, 2026, an earthquake with a maximum seismic intensity of 2 occurred off the coast of Iwate Prefecture. A seismic intensity of 1 was observed within Iwate Prefecture. A maximum seismic intensity of 2 was observed in Aomori Prefecture. There is no risk of a tsunami from this earthquake. The depth of the epicenter was 50 km. The magnitude (M) of the earthquake is estimated to be M3.7. Iwate Prefecture [Seism…
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At approximately 8:19 PM on September 13, 2026, an earthquake with a maximum seismic intensity of 2 occurred off the coast of Iwate Prefecture. A seismic intensity of 1 was observed within Iwate Prefecture. A maximum seismic intensity of 2 was observed in Aomori Prefecture. There is no risk of a tsunami from this earthquake. The depth of the epicenter was 50 km. The magnitude (M) of the earthquake is estimated to be M3.7. Iwate Prefecture [Seism…