Shallow M6.9 earthquake hits near Noda, Japan
A shallow M6.9 earthquake struck near Noda, Japan, at 22:30 UTC on June 24, 2026. The event was recorded 42 km (26 miles) east-northeast of Noda, with a depth of 61.0 km (37.9 miles).
The epicenter was located at 40.2°N, 142.3°E, placing it in the northeastern part of Honshu island, in the vicinity of coastal Iwate Prefecture. This region includes small population centers and fishing communities, lying not far from the Sanriku coastline.
Potentially affected infrastructure in this area could include regional ports, major roadways along the coastline, and local fisheries, along with possible energy and transportation networks connecting coastal and inland areas.
There is no tsunami threat associated with this earthquake, based on its location and available data.
The significance index is 732 (on a scale that runs through 1 000), based on magnitude, felt reports, and estimated impact.
Japan is located along the Pacific Ring of Fire, where the Pacific Plate is subducting beneath the Eurasian Plate, making it one of the most seismically active regions in the world.
This information was last updated at 22:46 UTC on June 24, 2026.