Magnitude 5.7 Earthquake Strikes Near Yamada, Shimohei-gun, Iwate, Japan
A magnitude 5.7 earthquake was reported near Yamada, Shimohei-gun, Iwate, Japan. The European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC), a leading international seismic monitoring agency, announced the quake just 12 minutes after it occurred.
The earthquake struck at a shallow depth of 20 km beneath the epicenter early Sunday morning, November 9, 2025, at 8:15 am local time.
Seismologists may update the earthquake's exact magnitude, epicenter, and depth in the coming hours as they analyze additional data and await reports from other agencies.
“The earthquake occurred at a shallow depth of 20 km beneath the epicenter in the morning on Sunday, November 9th, 2025, at 8:15 am local time.”
Monitoring of seismic activity continues worldwide to provide timely updates and safety information.
Summary: A recent magnitude 5.7 earthquake near Yamada, Japan, was detected at a shallow depth, with further updates expected as experts review seismic data.
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