
A magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck northern Japan on Thursday morning, producing a rare upper-6 reading on the Japanese seismic intensity scale in Hashikami, Aomori Prefecture. Authorities reported no tsunami warning was issued after the temblor. Emergency services are monitoring for damage and aftershocks, and residents have been urged to follow local guidance and avoid unstable structures and roadways.
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