6.7-magnitude earthquake rocks Japan's northeast, triggering tsunami advisory

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6.7-magnitude earthquake rocks Japan's northeast, triggering tsunami advisory

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6.7-magnitude earthquake rocks Japan's northeast, triggering tsunami advisory

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A magnitude 6.7 earthquake struck Japan's northeastern region, prompting a tsunami advisory.
The quake occurred at 11:44 am local time just days after a 7.5 magnitude earthquake.
Tsunami waves of up to 1 meter were expected along the northern Pacific coastline.

An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.7 hit Japan's northeastern region on Friday, prompting a tsunami advisory from the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA). The quake struck at 11:44 a.m. local time, occurring just days after a more powerful 7.5-magnitude earthquake affected the same area, resulting in injuries to at least 50 people, according to Reuters and Al Jazeera.

The JMA issued advisories for potential tsunami waves of up to 1 meter, with recent reports indicating some small waves recorded along Japan's northern coast. The epicenter was located approximately 70 miles northeast of Hachinohe in Aomori prefecture, according to South China Morning Post and Channel News Asia.

After Monday's larger quake, officials had warned residents from Hokkaido to Chiba about the increased risk of another earthquake within the week. The historical context of Japan's geological activity highlights its place on the Pacific "Ring of Fire," making it one of the most seismically active regions globally, as emphasized by India Times and CBS News.