Magnitude 5.7 Earthquake Strikes Near Yamada, Shimohei-gun, Iwate, Japan
A magnitude 5.7 earthquake occurred close to Ямада, ШимоХэй-гун, Иватэ, Япония, reported by the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC), a major agency monitoring global seismic activity.
The earthquake took place early Sunday morning, November 9, 2025, at 8:15 am local time. Its epicenter was shallow, about 20 km beneath the surface.
Seismologists may adjust the magnitude, epicenter, and depth as more data is analyzed and additional reports come in.
"A magnitude 5.7 earthquake near Yamada, Shimohei-gun, Iwate, Japan, was reported only 12 minutes ago by the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC), considered one of the key international agencies that monitor seismic activity worldwide."
This event highlights the ongoing seismic risks in the region and the importance of continuous earthquake monitoring.