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6.1 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Off Coast Near Morioka, Iwate Prefecture, Japan
Published : Jun 28, 2026 6:16 AM
▲ A 6.1 magnitude earthquake occurred in the waters 120 km east-northeast of Morioka, Iwate Prefecture, Japan, at 5:21 a.m. on the 28th (KST).
The Korea Meteorological Administration, citing foreign observation agencies, reported that a 6.1 magnitude earthquake occurred in the waters 120 km east-northeast of Morioka, Iwate Prefecture, Japan.
The epicenter is located at 40.20 degrees north latitude and 142.40 degrees east longitude, with a focal depth of 40 km.
(Photo: Courtesy of Korea Meteorological Administration, Yonhap News)
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