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Magnitude 6.9 quake hits off Iwate, tsunami advisory lifted
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A magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck off Iwate Prefecture on Sunday evening, prompting a tsunami advisory that was lifted shortly after 8 p.m. Waves reached up to 20 centimeters, with no reports of injuries or damage. The Tohoku Shinkansen was briefly suspended.
A man in his 40s was injured after being scratched on the head and arms by a bear while walking his dog in Hachimantai, Iwate Prefecture. The incident occurred around 6:15 a.m. on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, and the man was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries. Local police are urging residents to exercise caution.