Japan Braces for Tsunami as 6.8 Magnitude Quake Hits North Pacific
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A tsunami advisory has been issued for Japan's Iwate prefecture after a powerful 6.8 magnitude earthquake struck the northern Pacific region on Sunday evening. The quake, which hit at 5:03 pm local time, prompted warnings of possible tsunami waves reaching up to one meter in height. According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, the earthquake occurred in waters off Iwate, with the India's National Center for Seismology reporting a magnitude of 6.6 at a depth of 30 km. The earthquake's epicenter was located at 39.51° N latitude and 143.38° E longitude in the North Pacific Ocean. Residents in the affected area have been warned to stay away from coastal regions, with national broadcaster NHK reporting observations of offshore tsunami waves. However, live television feeds showed calm seas. The region remains on high alert due to the risk of another devastating tsunami, which would be a stark reminder of the 2011 disaster that claimed the lives of over 18,500 people and caused widespread destruction. Japan's unique geography, situated atop four major tectonic plates, makes it one of the world's most seismically active nations. The country experiences over 1,500 earthquakes annually, with varying degrees of impact depending on location and depth.
