Magnitude 6.7 Earthquake Strikes Off Japan's Northeast Coast, Tsunami Advisory Issued

A 6.7-magnitude earthquake struck off the northeastern coast of Japan on Friday at 11:44 a.m. local time, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA). The epicenter was located off the coast of Aomori Prefecture at a depth of 20 kilometers.

In response, the JMA issued a tsunami advisory, warning that waves up to 1 meter could impact the Pacific coasts of Hokkaido, Aomori, Iwate, and Miyagi prefectures.

This seismic event follows a more powerful 7.5-magnitude earthquake that occurred earlier in the week in the same region, which resulted in injuries and prompted tsunami warnings.

Japan's Nuclear Regulation Authority reported no immediate signs of abnormalities at the region's nuclear facilities.

Japan is situated on the Pacific "Ring of Fire," making it one of the world's most seismically active countries. The region remains vigilant due to its history of significant earthquakes and tsunamis.