The earthquake occurred at 11:44 AM local time (2:44 GMT), and its epicenter was at a depth of 20 kilometers. A tsunami warning was issued following the tremor.
The northern Aomori region experienced a 7.5 magnitude earthquake on Monday, prompting authorities to issue a warning. This earthquake occurred at a depth of 54 kilometers off the eastern coast of the prefecture and registered over six on the Japanese intensity scale, which consists of seven points.
