Magnitude 5.7 Earthquake Near Yamada, Shimohei-gun, Iwate, Japan
A [translate:магнитудой 5.7] earthquake struck near Yamada, Shimohei-gun, Iwate, Japan, recently reported by the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC), a leading international body monitoring seismic activity.
The quake occurred at a shallow depth of 20 km beneath the epicenter at 8:15 am local time on Sunday, November 9, 2025.
Details such as magnitude, epicenter, and depth may be updated as seismologists analyze further data and other agencies provide their reports.
"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."
The event highlights ongoing global efforts to monitor and report seismic events promptly.