According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, the earthquake occurred at approximately 7:30 a.m. local time, with its epicenter located off the coast of Iwate Prefecture at a depth of about 50 kilometers.
The tremors registered as a strong intensity of 6 on the Japanese seismic scale in the Sanpachi-Mikita area of Aomori Prefecture. This level of shaking can make it difficult for people to stand and can cause unsecured furniture to move or topple.
NHK reported that the strong vibrations led to items falling in homes and offices. Tremors were also felt in Tokyo, over 700 kilometers away from the epicenter.
The Japan Meteorological Agency indicated that while there may be minor fluctuations in sea levels along the coast, there is no tsunami threat.
As a result of the earthquake, operations on the JR Tohoku Shinkansen line were suspended in both directions between Sendai and Shin-Aomori.
The Japanese government has established an earthquake response office at the Prime Minister's crisis management center to assess the situation.
This earthquake follows a series of seismic activities in the region, including a magnitude 7.4 quake that occurred in April, affecting northern Honshu and southern Hokkaido.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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