Strong earthquake tremors have once again been felt in Japan. An earthquake of 6.7 magnitude occurred in Japan at 5:03 pm on Sunday evening. After this, a tsunami alert has been issued in Iwate province.

According to Japanese media, a tsunami warning was issued in Iwate after a 6.7 magnitude earthquake struck the coast on Sunday evening.

More than 2800 houses were evacuated

According to the information, an order has been given to evacuate 2,825 houses in coastal areas in Ofunato city of Iwate province. Along with this, instructions have been issued to 6,138 people living in these houses to go to safe places.

According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, a tsunami of 10 cm was observed in Ofunato port of Iwate at 5:39 pm. At 5:12 pm, a weak tsunami was observed 70 kilometers off the coast of Iwate.

Fear of waves up to one meter

There is a possibility of waves up to 1 meter in tsunami warning in Japan. The intensity of this earthquake was measured at 4 in Morioka city and Yahaba town of Iwate as well as in Wakuya town of neighboring Miyagi Prefecture.

In a statement issued by East Japan Railway, it was said that there will be no electricity in Tohoku Shinkansen for some time. Due to this, operations between Sendai and Shin-Aomori stations have been suspended. Earlier on October 5, earthquake tremors were felt in Japan. Its intensity was measured at 6.0 on the Richter scale. Its center was at a depth of 50 kilometers underground.

There was an earthquake of 9.0 magnitude in the year 2011.

This area has still not recovered from the memories of the terrible maritime disaster of 2011. At that time, there was an earthquake of magnitude 9.0 in this area of ​​Japan, which gave rise to a huge tsunami. About 18,500 people were killed and went missing in that terrible natural disaster.

The same disaster that struck Japan also caused the meltdown of three reactors at the Fukushima nuclear plant, Japan’s worst post-war tragedy and the world’s worst nuclear accident after Chernobyl.

Japan, located on the west coast of the Ring of Fire

Japan is located at the intersection of the Earth’s four major tectonic plates, on the western edge of the Pacific Ocean’s Ring of Fire, and is one of the most seismically active countries in the world. Japan is an island country, where more than 1,500 intense and powerful earthquakes are felt every year. Most of these earthquakes are mild, although the severity of damage depends on the epicenter and depth of the earthquake.

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Strong earthquake tremors have been felt in the Philippines. An earthquake of 6.1 magnitude was recorded in the Mindanao region on Friday (October 17, 2025), which was confirmed by the German Research Center for Geosciences (GFZ). A week ago, a massive 7.5 magnitude earthquake occurred in the Mindanao region of the Philippines, which shook the entire area. Now this shock of 6.1 magnitude has been recorded in the same area, due to which the local people are in panic. According to the European-Mediterranean Seismological Center (EMSC), this earthquake occurred at a depth of 62 kilometers.

Several school buildings and a hospital have been damaged by the earthquake felt in the Mindanao region of the Philippines. Electricity supply was disrupted in many areas and people were forced to spend the night in open fields. Authorities have started relief work and medical teams are being sent to the affected areas.

Tsunami warning, then removed

A tsunami warning was issued in Mindanao immediately after the earthquake, as the tremors were very powerful. Dangerous waves were feared and coastal areas were evacuated. However, after a few hours, when the situation came under control, the warning was lifted.

Chaos in Davao City

Davao City, where about 5.4 million people live. He was closest to the epicenter of the earthquake. Here schools and government offices were evacuated and people were instructed to go to higher places. Local officials said that there is still a possibility of aftershocks.

Seismic history of the Philippines

The Philippines is located in the Pacific Ocean’s Ring of Fire, one of the most earthquake-sensitive areas in the world. Dozens of small and big earthquakes are felt here every year, in which there is often a danger of tsunami.

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An earthquake of 7.4 magnitude has occurred in the Mindanao region of the Philippines. After this earthquake, officials have issued a tsunami warning and have also expressed the possibility of aftershocks. According to the European-Mediterranean Seismological Center (EMSC), the depth of the earthquake was 62 kilometers (38.53 miles). The local administration has advised people living in coastal areas to move to higher places. Emergency services are on alert and citizens have been asked to follow government instructions.

The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said that the first tsunami waves may arrive between 09:43:54 am to 11:43:54 am (PST) on October 10, 2025, and these waves may continue for several hours.

TSUNAMI WARNING

Phivolcs released a tsunami warning following the magnitude 7.6 earthquake in Davao Oriental at 9:43 AM on Friday.

“Based on the local tsunami scenario database, it is expected to experience wave heights of more than one meter above the normal tides and may… pic.twitter.com/gspovDAKbm

— The Philippine Star (@PhilippineStar) October 10, 2025

According to Phivolcs, waves can reach a meter or more above normal tidal level and even greater heights in closed bays or narrow waterways, according to the local tsunami scenario database.

The earthquake struck a maritime area near Manay town in Davao Oriental, prompting Phivolcs to warn of possible aftershocks and damage. At present no immediate damage has been reported.

Last week’s earthquake tragedy

Just before this, a 6.9-magnitude earthquake had struck the Philippines’ Cebu province, killing at least 74 people and injuring dozens. This earthquake also completely destroyed the historic Parish of Saint Peter the Apostle, Bantayan.

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The National Center for Sisamology (NCS) gave information in a post on X. He wrote, ‘Earthquake intensity: 6.1, date: 30 March 2025, Time: 20:34:58 IST, Location: Tonga Island, Latitude: 20.37 ° S, Longon: 174.16 ° W, Depth: 10 km.’

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