A 6.7-magnitude earthquake occurred off the northern coast of Japan on Friday, December 12, as reported by the weather office. This event follows a recent 7.5-magnitude quake in the same area that injured at least 50 individuals.
The earthquake hit at 11:44 am (0244 GMT).
The Japan Meteorological Agency, which revised its initial estimate from 6.5 to 6.7, also issued a warning for potential tsunami waves reaching up to one meter (three feet) along the northern Pacific shoreline.
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