Japan hit by 6.1-magnitude earthquake days after strong Iwate tremor, no tsunami threat

A magnitude 6.1 earthquake jolted Japan's Iwate Prefecture coast early Sunday, following a series of recent tremors. While no tsunami risk or immediate damage was reported, authorities are urging residents to remain vigilant due to the ongoing seismic activity. This latest quake occurred in an area previously hit by a stronger tremor, raising concerns about potential landslides as the typhoon season approaches.

By TOI World Desk

6.1-magnitude earthquake hits Japan's Iwate coast; no tsunami risk, says JMA

The JMA said the earthquake was caused by a reverse fault with a pressure axis running in the west-northwest to east-southeast direction.

Sailor in distress pulled out of sea in Zygi

A man in distress after the craft he was sailing in was damaged was rescued by the Joint Rescue and Coordination Centre (JRCC) on Sunday morning in the seas off Zygi. At around 5.30am, the JRCC launched the Nearchos rescue plan. Speedboats o the part and maritime police were launched to the spot in addition […]