Overview
- The USGS reported a magnitude 6.7 earthquake off Ofunato at 8:22 pm local time Friday, and tsunami centers said there was no threat.
- Japan’s meteorological agency logged lower 5 shaking in parts of Miyagi Prefecture, with intensity 4 felt in nearby areas.
- JR East paused Tohoku Shinkansen service between Tokyo and Shin-Aomori for safety inspections, then began restoring trains as some Yamagata routes stayed under checks.
- Officials reported no immediate casualties, widespread damage, or power outages, and they urged residents to stay alert for aftershocks.
- Flights and local travel faced delays, including at Sendai Airport, as monitoring continued following an April 20 magnitude 7.7 in the broader region that has kept vigilance high.