At approximately 5:34 AM on October 3, 2026, an earthquake with a maximum intensity of 2 occurred off the coast of Sanriku. A maximum intensity of 2 was observed in Iwate Prefecture. There is no risk of a tsunami from this earthquake. The depth of the epicenter was 10 km. The magnitude (M) of the earthquake is estimated to be M4.3. Iwate Prefecture: [Intensity 2] Miyako City [Intensity 1] Yamada Town, Ofunato City, Kamaishi City, Sumita Town, Ot…
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At approximately 5:34 AM on October 3, 2026, an earthquake with a maximum intensity of 2 occurred off the coast of Sanriku. A maximum intensity of 2 was observed in Iwate Prefecture. There is no risk of a tsunami from this earthquake. The depth of the epicenter was 10 km. The magnitude (M) of the earthquake is estimated to be M4.3. Iwate Prefecture: [Intensity 2] Miyako City [Intensity 1] Yamada Town, Ofunato City, Kamaishi City, Sumita Town, Ot…